Brooke's Nook

11/01/2026

Santa Fe Reservoir/Dam up on 4th St still standing strong. Built in 1892 by the Santa Fe Railroad for their steam engines. Now provides the City of Williams their water.

This atmospheric river event is crazy. Stay safe out there!

11/01/2026

UPDATE 7:45AM: EVACUATION ZONES 8, 9 & 10 are NOW in GO! STATUS - LEAVE NOW.

DO NOT CROSS WHEN RUSHING WATER IS ON THE ROAD!

OAK CREEK RISING QUICKLY - RISK OF FLASH FLOOD!

PLEASE PAY ATTENTION & STAY AWAY FROM CREEK BEDS AND WASHES.
DO NOT CROSS WHEN RUSHING WATER IS ON THE ROAD!

THESE zones are in GO! EVACUATE NOW:
https://www.sedonaaz.gov/ready.

10/27/2026

Looking for something a little out of the box, or maybe a design that really flies off the pumpkin this spooky season?

Nothing says “scary” quite like a 2,000-pound furry mammal you’ve annoyed launching you into another dimension. Or the tree above. Either way, it comes with a thud. Talk about a smashing Halloween.

Which is why we always recommend admiring bison from a safe distance. They’re magnificent, unpredictable, and not particularly interested in your Halloween costume.

Find more pumpkin carving ideas and stencils at: https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/park-pumpkin-carvings.htm

NPS photo: A glowing carved pumpkin featuring silhouettes of person flying after being launched by a bison.

09/04/2026

08/30/2026

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PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED

The National Park Service is asking the public to provide information for more than 20 individuals who may be missing or unaccounted for following a significant flash flood in Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area on August 29.

If you know of hikers or backpackers who were in the Bright Angel Creek corridor on August 29, or if you had a campground reservation in the affected area, please contact the NPS Investigative Services Branch (ISB).

This includes people who may have been:
• Traveling the North Kaibab Trail from the North Kaibab Trailhead to Phantom Ranch
• Staying at Bright Angel Campground or Cottonwood Campground
• Traveling through “the Box” north of Phantom Ranch

📞 NPS ISB Tip Line: 888-653-0009
📧 Email: [email protected]

Please provide any information you have, including a person’s name, approximate location, travel plans, group size, clothing or backpack description, or when they were last known to be in the area. You do not have to provide your name.

Full news release: https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/public-assistance-requested-to-account-for-individuals-following-grand-canyon-flash-flood.htm

06/28/2026

Our backyard is officially front-page news! 🦌🎨 Come see Wes Abarca's incredible mural during your stay @ Brooke's Nook.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. – A rental property in Williams and a business in Valle recently got new eye-catching murals from Payson, Arizona muralist Wes Abarca.

06/20/2026

Evacuations have been ordered due to the Pocket Fire, a 100-acre wildfire located 7 miles north of Sedona in the Oak Creek Canyon area.

State Route 89A is closed between Fort Tuthill and the north end of Sedona.

Please be safe, check on your neighbors, & prayers to all the firefighters this season. 🙏

06/12/2026

🔥 Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Effective June 11th, 2026 🔥

Effective 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11th, 2026, the City of Williams, Coconino County, and the Kaibab National Forest will enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions due to increasing fire danger.

Key restrictions include:

• Campfires, charcoal fires, coal fires, and wood stoves are prohibited, except in designated developed recreation sites where allowed.

• Charcoal and wood-fueled BBQs are allowed at city parks and private residences, except when a Red Flag Warning is in place.

• Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle, enclosed building, or designated developed recreation site.

• Pressurized gas stoves and grills (LP/LPG) are permitted when used in an area cleared of flammable materials within at least three feet of the appliance.

Please review the complete list of prohibited and allowed activities by clicking the links below:
www.williamsaz.gov

https://www.coconino.az.gov/2595/Fire-Restriction-Information

https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/kaibab

06/06/2026

“Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.” - Oscar Wilde.

The talented Wes Abarca spent some time in Williams @ The Nook & brought an idea to life. 😍 We had some major revisions last minute, & Wes was a total pro. I could not be happier with the finished piece!! 💗💗

06/06/2026

Get ready! 🚗 🚙 🚘 ❤️