"Slide Rock State Park in Sedona's Oak Creek Canyon has been a longtime favorite destination for local families and visitors, mainly for its spectacular desert views, cool swimming holes and natural pools, red rock beaches, and a long slide that was completely formed by nature. The gently sloping slide (about a seven percent decline) is propelled by the natural current and algae to keep it slippery, and it lands in a large pool where you can swim to your heart's content. The slide itself is about 80 feet long and 2.5 to 4 feet wide. Visitors can also lounge along the creek, watch wildlife, have a picnic, hike trails, or play volleyball. The park is located on the historic, 43-acre Pendley Homestead, which is home to an orchard with more than 300 apple trees. Every September, visitors can enjoy the fruit at the homestead's annual apple festival. Park entrance fees vary from $10 to $30 depending on the season, and lifeguards are not on duty." - Travel + Leisure Editors
