Hoodoo takes great photos? You do!

I was the first one on the trail when I hiked it. Didn't see a single person on the way out. It was serene. One of the best hiking experiences I've ever had.

Thank you. Pasqueflower isn't a sedge, but is an anemone. Fields of it in the correct light resemble that photo. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anemone_occidentalis

And this is one I took: http://www.backpackingamericanwest.com/uploads/6/1/2/6/61260235/9369751_orig.jpg

We went for our honeymoon and did Mariposa as our big meal. Excellent service and food. We woke up early every morning and managed to get to all of the trails we wanted. Appreciate the advice on Taos.

Hawes & Riggs section of the wash & west ward

Looks like a butt

One of the nicer shots I've seen of Mono Lake. You had to be thrilled with that light. Nice capture!

Great spot, it looks beautiful to see the sky like this.

Look at these colors Wow

I was only in Taos for three days, and it was during the winter. So my experience there is limited. To be honest, I was actually kind of disappointed... in fact, kind of shocked. What struck me most about the place was the vivid contrast between extremely wealthy people walking around in fur coats and the addicts shooting up in the parking lots. I'm not trying to trash the place at all... I was just surprised. Three days was enough for me there... I doubt I'll return.

Sedona, on the other hand, is truly fantastic, which is why I moved here. It's very touristy and very crowded, for sure. But if you're willing to wake up early and hit the trails around sunrise, you can actually find solitude for a while. There are also some world class restaurants and spas, if that's what you're into. I'm clearly biased, but if I were you, Sedona is where I'd spend my vacation. I just wasn't all that impressed with Taos.

I've lived in QC for 2 years now...never seen a single rattlesnake and I've hiked all over the place

When I told my better-travelled friend this, they agreed and suggested I go to Taos next year instead. Any experience with that town?

Thanks, bot

Very, very touristy. Lots of shops selling crystals, palm readings, photos of your aura, turquoise jewelry, etc. It has everything a self-styled "spiritual" person could desire.

Agreed. Almost all of it is in National Forest, and within the forest there are a couple of large designated wilderness areas. Not as well protected as a National Park, but still protected.

You're the second person to say this. Clue me in - what does this mean?

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That could be up near huaytapallana

You and I have very different ideas as to what a subway is.

Beautiful, though.

Mcnuggies

Lovely

Isn’t this 10 miles west of Boston? Lol

The actual town of Sedona is such a trip, especially that "main street" area. Reminded me of Gatlinburg tbh. The surrounding hikes were breathtaking, but I was not expecting the town to be like that.

Oak creek canyon has been my special place since I was a kid. Definitely worth a visit. Park at Garlands Indian Jewelry and grab lunch at the market next door, then hike down to the creek and dip your toes in.

It’s been years since I’ve been there ( used to live in AZ) sedona ( actually all of northern az) is one of americas gems .