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THE SCENIC ROUTE

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Neon motel signs, convertibles, station wagons, roadside attractions, ice-cream stands, Burma Shave billboards... that's what most people think of when they think of Historic Route 66. The bulk of the route, however, is surrounded by Mother Nature, and some of the most scenic stretches are in Arizona.

Featured in the May 2015 Issue of Arizona Highways

BY: Jeff Kida (Portfolio Editor)

Bill Williams Mountain
A popular hiking trail on this mountain near Williams offers panoramic views of the surrounding forest. The 9,170-foot peak is just south of Historic Route 66.
Shane McDermott

 

Oatman
Teddy bear chollas mingle with remnants of the Tom Reed gold mine. The mine, which closed in 1932, produced more than $13 million in ore.
Christine Keith

 

Upper Lake Mary
A boat disturbs the man-made lake’s  calm water. The lake and its sibling, Lower Lake Mary, provide water for nearby Flagstaff. 
Tom Bean

 

Walnut Canyon
Morning light streams through a misty sky at this national monument southeast of Flagstaff. The canyon is home to prehistoric Sinaguan cliff dwellings.
Tom Bean

 

Meteor Crater
Rocks jut from the rim of the crater, which was formed by a meteorite 50,000 years ago. It’s located south of Historic Route 66, about 20 miles west of Winslow.
Nick Berezenko

 

South of Winslow
Summer storm clouds gather over golden grasslands at sunset. The peak in the distance is 6,945-foot Chevelon Butte.
Tom Bean

 

Little Painted Desert
Twilight illuminates the multicolored buttes of this county park north of Winslow. It’s best viewed from nearby Homolovi State Park, which also features the ruins of a prehistoric Indian village.
Tom Bean

 

Petrified Forest
Sunrise casts a glow on this national park’s petrified logs. A section of Historic Route 66 once ran through the park.
George H.H. Huey

 

Havasu National Wildlife Refuge
The calm water of Topock Marsh reflects the colors of sunset.  The spot where  this photo was made is just north of the Old Trails Bridge, where Historic Route 66 crosses the Colorado River between Arizona and California.
Derek von Briesen