Miracle Mindset

Photos and Story by Ken Hulsey It was a warm but comfortable summer night when the little lady and I pulled into the town of Williams, Arizona. Williams has always been one of my favorite destinations because it is the home of the Grand Canyon Railway, which is one of the best tourist railroads in America. I also have a soft spot for Williams because in the early 90s, my car broke down just outside of town, and I ended up being marooned there for almost a week. Despite not having any wheels, I spent my time walking around the town, eating in every single restaurant, watching the trains depart and arrive every day, and basically soaking in the atmosphere. Most people would have been very put out by the whole experience, but to tell the truth, it ended up being one of the best vacations of my life. I guess that in some way, I feel like I actually lived in Williams, if only for a week.

 Celebrate the Centenary of Route 66 in Williams, Arizona! As one of the most iconic highways in America, Route 66 has long symbolized the spirit of adventure and freedom. In 2026, it turns 100 years old, and what better way to celebrate than by attending the 11th Annual Williams Historic Route 66 Car Show ? Scheduled for June 5-6, this event promises a weekend filled with classic cars, custom builds, and the nostalgic charm of vintage Americana.

Story By Ken Hulsey Photos From The Raptor Ranch Website : This morning, while browsing the internet, I came across an excellent article in Route Magazine (The Official Route 66 Magazine) about the history of Bedrock City in Arizona . Built in 1971 by Woody and Francis Speckels, the park was originally an amusement park inspired by the famous Hanna-Barbera cartoon, The Flintstones. Over the decades, Bedrock City became a popular stop for families traveling between the town of Williams and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon .

 This year, one of my goals is to return to the basics of my life and embark on a journey of self-discovery. I want to reflect on my past and understand how I arrived at this point in my life, all in hopes of improving my future. I know that might sound convoluted, but it makes sense to me. Perhaps that’s my problem? I’ll have to think more about it. One of my passions is photography , particularly railroad and nature photography. If you're a railfan, I believe you'll enjoy the photo features I plan to share. As I contemplated where to begin my exploration of my extensive collection of images, I was tempted to dive into some shots I took about 15 years ago. However, I decided to look back even further, so I pulled an old photo album off the shelf to see if I could find something from the 80s or 90s. I selected what I thought was one of my better images to experiment with and scanned it.