Arizona : Williams
Arizona : Williams
Williams is a beautiful small town surrounded by pines. Williams offers a wide variety of attractions and a climate that can be enjoyed by all. Being approximately 6,700 feet above sea level, Williams enjoys mild summers for a perfect escape from the desert heat and for outdoor minded people, changing seasons. This region has several lakes to choose from that are perfect for camping, fishing and swimming. Williams offers the shortest path to the Grand Canyon from Interstate 40, only 59 miles. Williams has great natural beauty and the friendly spirit of a small town. In the winter the snow covered mountains turn Williams into a playground for snow lovers. The ski area has a variety of runs and trails to choose from. Hunting is also very popular in the Williams wilderness and most game is found here.
Surrounded by the Kaibab National Forest and the Bill Williams Mountain area, there is plenty of camping, scenic drives and hiking opportunities. Winter usually brings enough snow for a small ski hill and other winter sports. Summer’s relatively cool temperatures and tall pine forests make Williams a very attractive destination for residents from the nearby hot deserts. Kaibab National Forest provides hunting for deer, turkey, antelope, elk, lion and bear in season. Small game includes rabbit, squirrel, quail, dove, duck and geese. For the fishing enthusiast, six well-stocked lakes surround Williams. Camping is available with 200 National Forest campsites and 300 private sites serving the surrounding region. Other Williams attractions include Bill Williams Mountain (elevation 9,264 feet), White Horse Lake and the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Area. Within an hour’s drive are Walnut Canyon and Wupatki National Monuments, sites of several 12th-century Indian ruins; Sunset Crater and the San Francisco Peaks, the highest elevation in Arizona.
