A writer for Yahoo! Autos test-drove a 2016 Jaguar XF in the high-altitude mountains near and in the Route 66 town of Williams, Arizona. It seems a little odd to test a car on potentially icy surfaces this time of year, but it gave the driver a way to test the car's intriguing All-Surface Progress … Continue reading Yahoo test-drives new Jaguar in Williams
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Williams renews Route 66 Zipline lease for five years
The Route 66 Zipline in Williams, Arizona, which had a cloudy future as recently as 18 months ago, was renewed for a five-year lease last month, according to the Williams News. The final vote was 4-3, with the mayor casting the tie-breaker. Logan Checketts' Route 66 Zipline, which takes riders over downtown Williams and the Route … Continue reading Williams renews Route 66 Zipline lease for five years
A view from above Route 66
Mike and Casey Lynch recently took a DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone to shoot amazing aerial footage along Route 66 in California, Arizona and New Mexico. Some of the things you'll find on this 14-minute video: Wigwam Motel in San Bernardino, California Bottle Tree Ranch in Oro Grande, California Anonymous Canyon in Newberry Springs, California Bagdad … Continue reading A view from above Route 66
The Route 66 episode of “Hotel Impossible”
The Travel Channel reality show "Hotel Impossible" aired a Route 66-related episode on Tuesday night, showing how host Anthony Melchiorri tries to dress up the Luxury Inn in Flagstaff, Arizona, and the Red Garter Inn and Canyon Motel and RV Park in Williams, Arizona. As you'll find, the Red Garter and the Canyon didn't need … Continue reading The Route 66 episode of “Hotel Impossible”
Kingman building ‘welcome arch’ to its downtown
Kingman, Arizona, is building a "welcome arch" across its downtown Beale Street, according to the Kingman Daily Miner. The arch would be installed as part of Kingman's participation as a quarterfinalist in the America's Best Communities contest in which $10 million is at stake, city manager John Dougherty said. Dougherty said the ABC team, which … Continue reading Kingman building ‘welcome arch’ to its downtown
Retro arcade opens in Williams
If you live in the western half of the United States and have an urge an old-school video game such as Galaxia, you're in luck -- an arcade that specializes in retro games has opened along Route 66 in Williams, Arizona. Andrew Hughes and Maxwell Williams opened D-Pad Retro Gaming at 117 W. Route 66, … Continue reading Retro arcade opens in Williams
Flintstones Bedrock City put up for sale
The Flintstones Bedrock City theme park and campground south of the Grand Canyon and north of the Route 66 town of Williams, Arizona, has been put up for sale for $2 million, according to ABC News. Established in 1972, the family business has a gift shop, restaurant, RV park and convenience store, as well. With … Continue reading Flintstones Bedrock City put up for sale
Two Williams businesses featured in ‘Hotel Impossible’ show
The Canyon Hotel and RV Park and the Red Garter Bed and Bakery will be featured in an episode of the Travel Channel's reality show "Hotel Impossible" later this year, according to the Williams News. "Hotel Impossible's" premise is hotels receive an extensive makeover by veteran hotel operator and hospitality expert Anthony Melchiorri and his … Continue reading Two Williams businesses featured in ‘Hotel Impossible’ show
The big threat facing Williams — and the Southwest
The Route 66 town of Williams, Arizona, has faced plenty of adversity in its history -- not the least the coming of Interstate 40 that re-routed east-west traffic and decimated its downtown, at least for a while. But a new report by Cronkite News Service, based at Arizona State University, delves into an issue that … Continue reading The big threat facing Williams — and the Southwest
County clears plan for amusement park in Williams
Coconino County approved the creation of a theme park district that could lead to a half-billion-dollar amusement park on the north side of Williams, Arizona, according to the Arizona Daily Sun. The amusement park would be on 475 acres on the city's north side, plus 21 acres in downtown for a long-proposed, $20 million Arizona … Continue reading County clears plan for amusement park in Williams