We had a great day in Sedona, hiking near beautiful Red Rock Crossing. When our kids were little (Hey, when my husband and I were little!! :) we'd just go to the creek and splash around...way before the days of the State Park.
But with the huge number of visitors I guess it's good to have the spot cared for and monitored. Always makes a person nostalgic a bit for "the good old days." I used to hike in Oak Creek Canyon when I was pregnant with the Mommy in this photo.