The vaccinate clinic at Spoiled Rotten from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Afterward you should just have time to make it to the Keyhole Sink tour. Begins at 2 p.m. Of course the Keyhole Sink isn’t going anywhere soon. But this is the last chance at a guided tour.
Top it off with a steak dinner at the Lost Canyon Younglife camp Sunday evening. Tickets may still be available at the Cafe 326 on Route 66.
WILLIAMS — The vaccine clinic by the Williams Veterinary Clinic will be held at Spoiled Rotten Pet Boutique tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Boutique is located on the east end of town at 517 E. Route 66.
The canine vaccines available will be DA2PPV (distemper and parvo) for $20, rabies $18, bordetella $18. Feline vaccines will include FVRCP (upper respiratory) for $20, $18 for rabies and $22 for FELV.
No credit cards will be accepted. Cash only. You can call 928-635-5392 for more details.
Marvelous Marv has been conducting tours to the Grand Canyon for well over thirty-years. He adjust the tour length to the time you have and picks you up where ever you are staying in Williams. He even gives you a disk of pictures he has taken over the years.
Marv’s Marvelous Van is equipped with a DVD system which plays educational videos on the trip to and return from the Canyon. When you arrive, he explains features and history of the Canyon. You then have time to wander, take photos or just enjoy the splendor of the Grand Canyon.
NPS Photo.
Marv does not just give tours in the spring and summer. His tours are available all year, weather permitting. He often laments that people do not take advantage of the beauty of the Grand Canyon during the “off-season.” The changing climate of the Canyon during the fall and winter provide some spectacular views such as the recent inversion layer witnessed.
If you do not get a reservation to his tours, there is always the Grand Canyon Railway and Jeep tours. You can sign up for the Pink Jeep Tours in downtown Williams.
One way or another, if you visit Williams we can get you to the Grand Canyon.
Laura Leinaar, Animal Care specialists, gives guests a close-up look at the cubs.
WILLIAMS — Last Friday we got to visit Bearizona Wildlife Park (Facebook) in Williams Arizona to see the newest addition. Three bear cubs born around 7 weeks ago in January. The cubs are Klondike, Blue and Captain.
Laura Leinarr, Animal Care specialist at Bearizona, explained that they are separated from their mothers because male bears will attempt to kill the cubs in an attempt to make the mothers go into heat.
In the wild, mother bears can hide their cubs, but this is not an option at Bearizona. They are also very protective of their cubs in the wild. That is why you should use extreme caution if you encounter a cub or bear in the wild. Immediately begin to slowly back up the way you came until you are well clear. Laura explained that they are currently being kept in the enclosure in the Mine Shaft so they can remain under constant observation to ensure their best chance of survival. While they are under constant observation by gleeful children, we think she meant professional observation.
The bear cubs will remain in the enclosure until about May. They will then be transferred to an enclosure near the new gift shop that is currently being constructed. If that is not finished, they will be located at the normal cub enclosure at the walk-through area. Like any newborns, the cubs are still developing eyesight and learning to walk. Yet they have a highly developed sense of smell that they rely on to identify their mothers. In this case, they know Laura’s smell and get excited hoping that it is feeding time. If you get a chance to see the cubs around feeding time, Laura might even give you a close-up look.
Bearizona is a drive-through wildlife park and the animals ARE considered wild. Laura explained that it is extremely important to keep windows rolled up and doors locked while in the drive-through section. Bears are intelligent and if they smell something interesting in your vehicle, they can actually operate your door latch. That includes the latch to the back door in many SUVs.
If you do not enjoy the option of shooting pictures through window glass, you can opt to take the windowless bus. You can catch the bus at the entrance to the walk-through area.
WILLIAMS — One of the historic Route 66 restaurants in Williams re-opens tomorrow. Almost like the Phoenix, Old Smokey’s restaurant is rising from the flood to move onto Route 66.
The restaurant opens tomorrow at 125 W. Route 66 at 6 a.m. They plan to open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., initially, adjusting the hours as necessary. The old Old Smokey’s only served breakfast and lunch, but the owners have added a dinner menu at the new location.
Owner Dan Barnes explained that they had a lease at the old building—located across the street from Dairy Queen—with an option to buy. The building fell into disrepair and there was some difficulty getting repairs causing the restaurant to be closed for several years. Mr. Barnes had acquired the rights to the name and the Old Smokey image and kept the LLC open. The image of Old Smokey is the same, albeit a little flashier.
The restaurant boasts a better menu with hamburgers and a chicken sandwich you can build to your taste from the menu. They recommend checking out the pretzel and corn meal dusted sandwich buns. They also recommend trying out their chicken, pork or beef barbeque. They still offer the old familiar breakfast favorites that made old Old Smokey’s famous.
WILLIAMS – Grand Canyon Coffee and Cafe has completed their move to 137 W. Railroad Avenue in the Red Garter. The new location has more room and more parking across the street at the visitor parking lot.
Owner Anna Pena-Dick, on her Facebook page, thanked everyone who assisted her in the move. The veterans of the Williams VFW and American Legion assisted in moving much of the heavy equipment and boxes. A brilliant technician, who wishes to remain anonymous, got the Wi-Fi up and running yesterday.
Employees of the Cafe have been busy cleaning, installing and getting things in order for the grand opening. The restaurant will open tomorrow from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. closing in plenty of time to get home to watch television in the event there is something to watch.
The Cafe will continue to feature the same award-winning menu, gifts and souvenirs along with those of the Red Garter.
WILLIAMS – The rain and clouds cleared up leaving a veil of fog in Williams this morning. Patchy fog is expected Sunday before noon.
The fog should clear giving way to a sunny day with temperatures about 53-degrees. Temperatures are expected to continue to rise to 60-degrees by next Saturday with lows of around 30 overnight.
One business, Spoiled Rotten Pet Boutique & Supplies on Route 66, reported ceiling damage from the rain on their Facebook page.
WILLIAMS –Grand Canyon Coffee and Cafe (Facebook) will close today at 3 p.m. and remain closed for a few days. They will have a grand re-opening on February 1 at their new location at 137 W. Railroad Avenue across the street from the visitor parking lot.
WILLIAMS – Is someone waiting for Santa? He will return to the Spoiled Rotten Pet Boutique and Supplies at 517 E. Route 66 in Williams on Sunday, December 14. Santa will be available for pet photos and to get their wishes for Christmas.
Santa will be at Spoiled Rotten from noon to 5 p.m. Printed photos are $10 or $7 to have photo emailed to you. Christmas tree ornaments will be available for $15.
While you are there you can poke around the toys, clothing, line of Science Diet food, treats and other pet supplies.
The proceeds from the event benefit the Animals in Needs fund at the Williams Veterinary Clinic. This fund is set up to take care of animal emergencies for those who cannot afford them.
WILLIAMS –Santa visited Spoiled Rotten Pet Boutique in Williams to spoil pets with pictures. The event was so successful that Santa might be coming back in a couple of weeks for more pictures. The event benefited the Animals in Need fund administered through the Williams Veterinary Clinic.
The vaccinate clinic at Spoiled Rotten from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
