bbrown5154 Loc: Baltimore, MD

I see you are a photographer and have some really nice gear.
I have a side question for you. I have a D7100 as well but am not in love with my Nikon 16-85mm lens. (just don't think its made for the d7100.) So I'm thinking of trading it in on the new Tamron 16-300mm lens that gets great reviews. Any suggestions?
Thanks Brian

jethro779 Loc: Tucson, AZ

I have lived here for almost 30 years and I can state for a fact that the scenery never gets old and every time I go back to a place I have been before I still see something new. The spring colors are amazing. I was also a Zane Grey fan as a kid and going to find the places he wrote about would take me the rest of my life if I went someplace different every day.

Frank 2012 Loc: Olathe, Kansas

North Rim is usually closed (I think) until May 15th. Better check before you go to the north side.

seahawk505 Loc: Albuquerque, New Mexico

We lived in Sedona for nine years. While it is true that timeshares and heavy tourist traffic have become a nuisance, Sedona remains one of the most picturesque spots in the USA, maybe the world. There are over 50 hiking trails within a few miles of Sedona. Go to the Sedona Chamber of Commerce tourist booth on 89A, and ask for maps of the area. Not to miss: Devils bridge, Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock,Boynton Canyon (the best) and Schnebly Hill. Any one of these will give you incredible opportunities for pix, especially with early morning or sunset light. Have fun!

tjphxaz Loc: Phoenix, AZ

I don't have experience with Tamron. Do a search of this site (above) and I am sure you will find some analysis of the Tamron 18-300. I do have Nikon 18-300 that I use with my D7100. It is a terrific travel lens and the only lens needed for a trip like what you are planning. Covers a big focal length range. In Nikon, the 18-200 is a bit sharper throughout the focal range but you give up that 100 mm on the long end. With the crop factor of the D7100 the 18-300 will effectively give you 24-450 mm. That is a lot of reach. The 18-200 gives an effective range of 24-350. I would at least compare the Tamron 18-300 and 18-200 to see what users have to say about each.
Since lots of your shots will be landscapes ideally in the Golden Hours, you might consider adding a fast prime lens like the Sigma Super Wide Angle 20mm f/1.8 or a Tamron model in that 20 mm size at f/1.8 or f/2.8. Again, with the crop factor the effective focal length is 35 mm but the faster aperture will give you much better exposures in low light and handheld than the 18-300 or 18-200. If you can swing it, I would try to take both lenses.

brucebc Loc: Tooele, Utah

Shot in Sedona for 25 years. Lived in Flagstaff, Az. Other locations are Sunset Crater National Park, Wapatki National Monument, Montazuma;s well and castle, Jerome(old mining town), Schnebly Hill Road and Red Rock Crossing via School Boy Road. If you are going up to Monument Valley why not stop at Antelope Canyon in Page. It is awesome!

Rperlman

Consider the slot canyons at Antelope Canyon near Glen Canyon, AZ. Get there early and don't forget your tripod.

fishone0 Loc: Kingman AZ

while in Sedona make sure you go to Red Rock Crossing