Bill Williams Mountain, AZ

Williams Ranger District Ranger Martie Schramm illustrates how the forested areas around Williams and Bill Williams Mountain have become overgrown with photos taken in the early 1900′s compared to more recent photos. Schramm and Paul Hancock from the National Environmental Protection Agency gave a presentation to the Williams-Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Aug. 19 on plans to thin areas around and on Bill Williams Mountain to help prevent a future catastrophic fire. Also...Read Full Story

20091112-bwilliamspic3.jpg Water flows along West Cataract Creek of Bill Williams Mountain. A friend of mine who makes an annual pilgrimage to specific trails on the San Francisco Peaks in the fall complained to me. This year, the Kachina Trail turned congested with hikers. Lockett Meadow did not have a place to park. Schultz Pass Road turned into a dirt highway. With no formidable snowstorm yet to arrive and nothing major on the horizon, it appears our hiking trails will remain open. Though...Read Full Story

The Associated Press The Associated Press WILLIAMS, Ariz. Kaibab National Forest officials have proposed a restoration project on over 15,000 acres in north-central Arizona. A ranger official says Friday's proposal is to help improve the health and sustainability of forest land near Bill Williams Mountain, located about four miles southwest of Williams. Some of the project objectives include the risk reduction of severe wildfires. Proposed treatments include thinning and...Read Full Story

There aren’t many mountain men left in Arizona, but hikers may feel like one after trekking up Bill Williams Mountain. Follow this link: Expect lots of ladybugs on Bill Williams MountainRead Full Story

WILLIAMS – With the help of plentiful snowfall, Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Area got an early jump on the ski season. The ski area atop Bill Williams Mountain opened for business Thanksgiving weekend, offering skiing and snowboarding. More: continued hereRead Full Story