A fawn frolicking through the forest is a precious sight, but not one too many people get to experience up close. Typically deer would run for cover before a person was in close range, but there is one place where people can interact with these gentle creatures — the Grand Canyon Deer Farm in Williams, Arizona.

Home to the last stretch of Route 66 to be bypassed, Williams, Arizona, still harbors a rich appreciation for the history of the time. Interstate 40 bypassed the historic route in town in 1984, but Williams has not forgotten its heyday. The street is the life of the bustling downtown district, lined with shops and diners.

The last summer fling is marked by Labor Day weekend each year. Boaters take their watercraft out for a final spin around the lake and families enjoy a barbeque or camping trip before the season transitions to fall. It’s a time to celebrate in the sunshine and enjoy an extra day off from work or school and appreciate time spent with loved ones.

New to Laughlin, but a veteran of the casino industry, Ed Hernandez took the position of assistant general manager of the Aquarius and Edgewater in January.
Hernandez grew up in southern California and resides in Las Vegas. Laughlin peaked his interest because of its beautiful location along the Colorado.