We're going to Sedona for a couple of days then on to the Grand Canyon in June. What is Slide Rock? Is this something a couple of kids would enjoy...their 11 and 14 yrs old?
lettie
Slide Rock is a state park that has a great old-fashioned swimming hole that includes a natural slide formed by the creek eroding the rocks away.
We stayed in Sedona last spring during Easter Week, and were able to visit Slide Rock and GCNP. We all had a great time. At Slide Rock the parking lot did fill up rather early in the day. I would think that with Easter so early, it might be a little cold for swimming.
I agree with those who suggest doing a Jeep ride while in Sedona. However, be forewarned, if you have a bad back it might not be such a good idea.
If money is not so much of an object, do a helicopter ride through the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon National Airport is just outside the south entrance to the park and has a couple of different companies operating tours.
If you have time, make sure to go a few miles out the east rim entrance toward Cameron. There you will find what appears to be a little flea market, but you can climb out a little precipice and get some great views. I wish I could remember what it was called.
If you visit the park's website,
http://www.nps.gov/grca/ , you will find a pdf file that has a daytrip planner for the park. The park also offers ranger programs that you might be interested in.
Other places we visited were Montezuma's Castle, Petrified Forest & Painted Desert, Meteor Crater and Sunset Volcano.
We, too, wanted to walk on the Skyway, but as others have already mentioned, it was a good 4-5 hour drive (you have to drive south, west, and then north to get there) from the South Rim of the NP. Admission was $75 and after you get onto the reservation, there is an approximate 15 mile drive on unpaved roads.
There are plenty of things to do and you'll have a great time!