Soft orange rays from the rising sun cascaded through the boughs of stubby junipers that lined the trail to Sedona’s famed Bell Rock as we hiked along the well-worn dirt trail that circled the base of the massive, bell-shaped red dome. During the 4-mile hike we marveled at the otherworldly beauty surrounding us: In every direction, both near and far, red rock formations inexplicably arose from the scrubby beige high-desert landscape. Our foursome had come to Sedona, one of my favorite places, on our first post-COVID-19 trip mainly to hike and check out its well-known spiritual vibe. Because few places in the world rival the red-rock grandeur of Sedona, many others had made the same travel choice. By 7 a.m. the small parking lot was already almost full, a reflection of the COVID-19-weary Americans who have been pouring into popular travel destinations like uncorked Champagne. Fortunately, the trail never got …