We all know Arizona is brimming with breathtaking beauty and plenty of these places are easily accessible. Some places are absolutely surreal, looking like something you would expect to find in a fictional world. Well, we’re going to take a look at one Arizona location that we think could double for a desert version of a fairytale land.
This is Red Rock State Park, a strikingly beautiful nature preserve and state park located in Sedona. The park covers 286 acres of hills, buttes, meadows, and the flowing Oak Creek.
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All it takes is one look for you to immediately fall in love with the area!
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While most people may think of a place like Germany’s dense Black Forest as the prime location for fairy tales. However, we think the combination of lush riparian areas and desert vistas makes this location a perfect setting for mythical stories.
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Just imagine the scenes of tales that might take place at the banks of Oak Creek…
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…on trail bridges…
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…or the fantastical stories that could accompany rock piles like this.
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The state park features plenty of fun things to do besides thinking up fairy tales. The park boasts a number of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. You can even spend time watching wildlife and enjoy scheduled events like guided hikes and lectures.
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This is one magical place you won’t want to miss!
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Red Rock State Park is located at 4050 Red Rock Loop Road in Sedona. You can find details about the park’s hours, admission prices, and things to do by checking out their website.
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Looking for another beautiful Arizona state park? You’ll be impressed by the sights at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park! Read more about it in The One Place In Arizona That Looks Like Something From Middle Earth.
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