Things to do in Sedona, AZ

Things to do in Sedona AZ

Sedona, Arizona is an enchanting place to visit. If you’re tight on time and money, a three day getaway will allow you to see most of the popular hot spots in Sedona. Sedona is known for its nickname, “Red Rock Country” simply because the rocks are red and most beautiful at sunrise and sunset. The colors are amazing, so pack a camera and a large SD card because you’ll need it. We spent 2-3 days in Sedona and felt we had plenty of time to hit most of the highlights, though I can always find more hiking to be done! I thought it would be helpful to comprise a short list of things to do in Sedona AZ for those that haven’t traveled there before. Bear in mind, this list is geared for avid hikers and people that like to get out of the car and explore. Also a good word of advice, purchase a Red Rock Parking Pass which can be found nearly anywhere in town or at most of the hiking trailheads. It is required to have a pass to park in the designated areas.

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Goal Zero Nomad 7 Solar Panel Review

Being on the road doing documentaries and going on long hikes – a solar power source comes in handy when you’re low on battery power. The Goal Zero Nomad 7 Solar Panel is one of the many solar products Goal Zero sells. It’s meant to charge portable USB devices such as smart phones, gps devices, mp3 players etc. The solar panel system comes with several adapters that will allow you to charge directly from the panel or you can utilize the Guide 10 Plus battery pack charger. Basically the panel will charge AA or AAA batteries in the Guide 10 Plus, which also boasts a USB/mini USB port for charge your devices later if you need to. You can charge most things in a couple of hours in full sun, which isn’t bad at all.

Check out the video above to get a full rundown of the product or visit GoalZero’s website for all of their products.

Make a Solar Compass

Making a solar compass probably isn’t the forefront of people’s minds these days with access to traditional compasses, smart phones and GPS guided navigation. Like most anything else, it seems you never have them when you need them the most. Using an old school method in building your own solar compass can prove to be a life saver. Just using a few sticks, some rocks, the sun and about 30-40 minutes, you can find your bearings. Watch the video above to see how I did it.