Yesterday, I hiked along the Airport Loop on Airport Mesa. Until now, I have stayed away because this is such a popular and accessible trail. Many people go to Airport Mesa to watch the sunset. I've done it, it is a beautiful sight. But I had not tried the trail. When I got there, many people we around the vista point, a trail to the top of the Mesa near the entrance. Much to my surprise, as I traveled further along the trail, I was alone, except for many mourning doves and lizards.
This trail is as "urban" as it gets for Sedona. The mesa is smack dab in the middle of the town. So you can see various rock formations and neighborhoods on all sides, including Bell Rock, Cockscomb, Courthouse Butte and Cathedral Rock. On one side, I could hear sounds of the highway and people at work below. An interesting vantage point. I considered how we as a society can plan to live better with our natural world. If more people have the experience of enjoying nature, we could be more mindful of how we build, travel and how we use our resources. Sedona is not perfect, but I think in many ways it can be a model community for our future. The key is a critical mass of people who care and who care to take action. I salute "Keep Sedona Beautiful" and other organizations and individuals who have worked hard to develop a community with respectful lifestyles. The way I see it, the Earth loves us unconditionally. Its time for us to start returning some of that love.
Peace and blessings!
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