Williams

Finding Sycamore Falls in the snow

Advertisements I think this was my fourth attempt to try and find Sycamore Falls. Deep into the depths of Winter up in Northern Arizona, I slowly bounce along muddy roads as dark clouds swirl above me. It’s about two minutes from starting to snow again. I decide to hike from a new location, and soonContinue reading “Finding Sycamore Falls in the snow”

time around the South Rim

Advertisements Large desert expanses in between towns are all one finds out here. I ride along the old Route 66 when I can, taking my time. A cafe in the morning on the 4th of July in Seligman. I get a hearty breakfast with the locals, then walk from one edge of town to theContinue reading “time around the South Rim”

leaving despair in Sycamore Canyon

Advertisements 4.18.17 I had just returned to work after a few days in Mexico City, and I was excited to tell my friends all about it. I was giving one friend some rosary beads she had asked for, when my best friend appeared at her desk, visibly shaken. “My fifteen year old nieceContinue reading “leaving despair in Sycamore Canyon”

Grand Canyon Railway

Advertisements We started the morning in a makeshift Western town, complete with gun slinging cowboys and horse apples. It was just past eight am and the temperature was already approaching 85 degrees. The train whistle blew, and the familiar “All Board” call bellowed across the station. Tickets in hand, we boarded the Kokopelli car, settledContinue reading “Grand Canyon Railway”

The Grand Canyon Railway Hotel

Advertisements After taking our time driving up from the Phoenix area, we finally pull into Williams, Arizona after a few hours. Tired and hungry, we find our home for the next couple of nights…. The Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. From the outside, it isn’t all that impressive. Honestly, I was wondering if I’dContinue reading “The Grand Canyon Railway Hotel”

Advertisements It is the last town bypassed by Interstate 40, a relic of the old Route 66. A place of steam engine trains, cowboys and handle bar mustaches. A city seemingly stuck in an era of yesteryear, and not wanting or needing to change a thing. Welcome to Williams. Neon antiques litter the mainContinue reading “Williams”