AuntieM Loc: Eastern NC

After flying into Phoenix, I headed to Cottonwood about 2 hours north and stayed there for 2 nights with trips to Tuzigoot National Monument and Sedona. The headed up 89A to Flagstaff and over Rt. 66 to Kingman.

A rainbow coming into the Verde Valley


Tuzigoot National Monument


From inside the ruins


From the top of the ruins


The Verde River near Tuzigoot


Sedona


Sedona from the airport viewpoint


Sedona


The only McDonalds in the world with no golden arches - Sedona


Sunset


Oak Creek Canyon overlook - Rt. 89A

Kuzano

Dozen trips there, many pics. Yours are good. Are the Native Americans still selling jewelry and other goods from blankets around the parking lot at the head of Oak Creek Canyon? They used to have merchant licenses to do that. I always bought. It was like wholesale for turquoise and other items.

Used to take them to a friend who had a shop and made a tidy profit.

Yes, I know...."Tawdry Capitalism....!"

Love the blue arches. I'd print and hang them... Oh Hell, I'd sell them to McDonald's Franchisee owners. Unique back story I bet. Do you know why?

ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas

Very good series AuntieM, I like the ungolden arch.

AuntieM Loc: Eastern NC

According to what I found out, 20 years ago the City of Sedona put in regulations concerning color of signage, exterior light brightness, color of building materials, etc. for new construction. They wanted buildings to blend in with the surrounding scenery. McDonalds came along and wanted to build and the teal/turquoise arches were a compromise that McDonalds could live with. The McDonalds building has a faux adobe look as well, so blends in with the western theme of Sedona.

AuntieM Loc: Eastern NC

Yes the Native Americans are still at the Oak Creek Overlook but have tables and tent tops now. I purchased a Navajo hand thrown pot for my collection, and a pair of turquoise earrings which were both quite reasonably priced. There was also a group of Navajo selling their wares at the Dairy Queen on 89A a few miles closer to Sedona where I got a couple of things as well.

Thanks for taking the time to look at my photos and I am glad that the photos brought back memories for you.

AuntieM Loc: Eastern NC

Thanks for taking a look and your comment. I thought they were kind of unique myself. It's hard to find the McDonalds though because there are no really tall signs to guide you to anything. I missed it the first time through and had to turn around and go back.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice photos of an area I like very much.

AuntieM Loc: Eastern NC

Thanks for taking the time to look and your kind comment. It is a very beautiful area.

donziska

That's one beautiful area with the red rock and canyon river and all. You did it well. Thanks. Don

AuntieM Loc: Eastern NC

Thanks for taking the time to look and your kind comment.

Kuzano

The Native Americans also sold from blankets on the sidewalks in the Artsy section of Santa Fe, near the college campus. And yes, lots of turquoise and pottery. My friend in Cincinnati used to sell the necklaces that I paid $4 each for, at her shop for $30, easily.