There is something magnetic about Soldier Pass. Maybe it is the way the red rock glows after sunrise, or the echo of footsteps through canyons carved by time itself. Whatever it is, Soldier Pass remains one of Sedona’s most iconic hikes, blending geological drama, quiet forest stretches, and a hint of adventure for those who like to explore beyond the main path.
The Sedona City Council’s October 14 meeting agenda lists an executive session that has already drawn public attention for its vague but serious subject matter. According to the posted agenda, the council plans to meet privately “to discuss or consider the disciplining of a public officer,” citing Arizona Revised Statutes §38-431.03(A)(1) and (3). The same session will also include discussion of the employment or appointment of Richard Speer to fill the Presiding Magistrate J
A major project aimed at protecting both drivers and wildlife is coming soon to the high country north of Sedona. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), working in partnership with Arizona Game and Fish, has announced plans to construct the Willard Springs Wildlife Overpass along Interstate 17 near milepost 327 between Kelly Canyon and Munds Park. The $21-million project will create a safe crossing for animals and help reconnect important habitat.
