Sedona

/sɪˈdoʊnə/ proper noun

Definition

A city in Arizona known for its distinctive red rock formations and spiritual tourism. Often considered a center for New Age beliefs and alternative healing practices.

Etymology

Named after Sedona Arabella Miller Schnebly, the wife of the city's first postmaster Theodore Carlton Schnebly in 1902. Her name was chosen because it was short enough to fit on a postal stamp.

Kelly Says

Sedona sits at the confluence of the Sonoran and Colorado Plateau deserts, creating a unique geological landscape that draws millions of visitors seeking both natural beauty and purported spiritual 'vortexes.' The red rocks get their color from iron oxide - essentially rust - coating the sandstone.

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