Williams suffering chlorophyll depletion

800-16-09-08-86WILLIAMS — Trees around Williams are hinting of the coming climate change commonly called fall. The heavy rainfall from the monsoons has filled the oaks and aspens and other trees in and around the city with lovely green leaves.

Some leaves with their yellow color which still contain some chlorophyll.

Some leaves with their yellow color which still contain some chlorophyll.

Prevailing science indicates that the leaves actually have the different colors that appear to create a picturesque fall. The trees produce chlorophyll in abundance during the summer causing the leaves to appear green. As the climate changes for fall, however, the trees stop producing the chemical and the true color of the leaves come through.
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The autumnal equinox begins September 22, but some of the trees can’t wait. During the transition you will still see wild flowers in abundance.

As summer wanes, some outsiders might believe that there is less to do in Williams. They miss the some great hiking a photographic opportunities leading us into the major holiday seasons of Halloween, Thanksgiving and Mountain Village Holiday.

Benham trail—two-miles out of Williams across Perkinsville Road from the turn to Dogtown Road—is a nice hike. The aspens at Buckskinner reservoir are popular with photographers. There is, however, another hiking trail at the day-use area of the park. It meets up with the Williams Trail at the end of Sheridan Avenue. It is a fairly stringent hike, however.

The acorns are sprouting on the oaks.

The acorns are sprouting on the oaks.

Hiking is a great way to enjoy the change of season, but the road to Bill Williams Mountain makes a lovely drive for those who cannot make the four-mile hike. The road to Dogtown Lake is also a beautiful drive.

If you drive about seven-miles east of Williams on Route 66, you will find Oak Hill Snow Play area on the left. Across Route 66 from the Oak Hill Snow Play area is a nice hiking trail which leads to the Keyhole Sink where you will find ancient petroglyphs. The hike is about a mile and is beautiful during the fall.

Even during the cooler fall weather, we recommend taking water. If you plan on hiking with your dog, or cat, take water for them and remember to keep them on a leash. Others may be hiking with their animals. Also carry bags to clean up your dogs leavings.

There are other places to hike and other things to do during the season. To find out more visit the Williams Visitor Center on Railroad Avenue.

Love’s Children’s Miracle Network benefit Saturday

You are invited to the Children’s Miracle barbeque event at Love’s on Saturday, September 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Love’s around the country are collecting money for the Children’s Miracle Network. This event benefits the Children’s Miracle Network of the Phoenix Children’s Hospital. The Love’s in Williams is in competition with the Love’s in Kingman for this event. Every dollar helps.

Anyone can donate from now until the event on Saturday by purchasing a balloon at Love’s. Businesses are asked to donate $100 while individuals can donate any amount.
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sunday-2016-09-11-024The event Saturday will have hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and cold drink available for a requested minimum donation of $5. KZBX radio will be on hand with music and are working to get some live music. There are games and a special pie-in-the-face event with the Love’s manager.