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The Colorado River flows from the Rocky Mountains through to the Lower Colorado River Valley in the Southwestern United States and empties into the Gulf of California. The River provides the border between the states of Nevada, Arizona and California. The towns all along the river provide an abundance of outdoor activities – boating, fishing, hiking, golf, cycling, off-road adventures and exploring.

In Laughlin you’ll find entertainment, gaming and nightlife. The area boasts over 300 days of sunshine. It’s hot in the summertime and can be cold in the winter. The nights provide an awesome view of the stars.

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Many people refer to Topock Gorge as a miniature Grand Canyon with its colorful, steep rocky walls and abundant wildlife. Topock Gorge is a little over four miles long. The Gorge is part of the designated Havasu National Wildlife Refuge and a favorite place for boaters, kayakers and canoeists to enjoy the splendor of birds, big-horn sheep and wild burros. Sandy beaches are in abundance along the shores of the Gorge, and with the heart of Topock Gorge being a no-wake zone, it’s easy to pull up and enjoy the day without the worry of large wakes breaking on the shoreline. There are many jump rocks along the Gorge, both on the Arizona and California sides of the shorelines.

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Lake Havasu City founder, Robert P. McCulloch, bought the Bridge in 1968 from the City of London for $2.46M. Each block was meticulously numbered before the bridge was disassembled. The blocks were then shipped through the Panama Canal to California and trucked from Long Beach to Arizona. Following reconstruction of the London Bridge, Lake Havasu City rededicated it in a ceremony on October 10, 1971. It’s a great place for a stroll over sparkling Bridgewater Channel. The Visitor Center conducts a 90-minute walking tour of the Bridge.

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Kingman, Arizona

The Town so Loved, It Never Died Visitors to Vulture City are thrown back in time as they explore original buildings and countless artifacts of this once booming town!

Seasonal Guided Tours Celebrity Ghost Hunts Weddings, Social and Corporate Events

Historic Route 66, Gateway to California in the heart of the Mojave Desert along the Mighty Colorado River

Lake Havasu City

Get up close and personal with our kid friendly alpacas. Visit our ranch store and experience luxury alpaca clothing (socks, sweaters, yarns, etc.).

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Learn about our Paranormal Conference!

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El Garces Depot • River’s Edge Golf • Boating Fishing • Mojave Trails National Monument Off-Roading • Rock Hounding • Biking Hiking • General Aviation Airport

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AMENITIES: Our park has a heated pool and spa during the winter, three tile restrooms and shower facilities, coin laundromat, rec room with a pool table, pickleball court, golf nearby, convenience store and a large BBQ area for group gatherings.

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Open Friday thru Monday, 10am to 4pm Tour per car: $11*

Alpacas of the Southwest 1108 McCarrel Road • Kingman, AZ

(702) 338-7806 | (928) 225-1450 SouthwestAlpacaTours.com *Prices & hours subject to change without notice

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Wakesurf Havasu ALL INCLUSIVE WAKESURF ADVENTURES! Whether it’s your first time, or you already rip, we’ll get you pitted!

You pick the time and place, we’ll be waiting for you with full tanks!

Gear, instruction and fuel is included with your reservation.

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1 Alpacas of the Southwest 1108 McCarrel Road Kingman (702) 338-7806 or (928) 225-1450 SouthwestAlpacaTours.com

2 Arizona Peace Trail ArizonaPeaceTrail.org

3 Arizona WaterSports 655 Kiowa Avenue Lake Havasu City (928) 453-5558

11300 Resort Drive - Dock A Parker (928) 667-7368 100 Park Moabi Road Needles (928) 855-4600 ArizonaWaterSports.com

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Chamber of Commerce 1251 Highway 95 Bullhead City (928) 754-4121 BullheadAreaChamber.com

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2440 Adobe Road, Suite 105 Bullhead City (209) 471-0510 TLevittRealtor@gmail.com ReliableRiverRealtor.com

6 Desert Diamond Distillery 4875 Olympic Drive, Kingman (928) 757-7611 DesertDiamondDistillery.com

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11 Needles Marina Resort 100 Marina Drive Needles (760) 326-2197 NeedlesMarinaResort.com

7 Emerald Canyon Golf Course 12 New American Funding 7351 Riverside Drive, Parker (928) 667-3366 EmeraldCanyonGolf.com

8 Go Lake Havasu 422 English Village Lake Havasu City (800) 242-8278 GoLakeHavasu.com

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Regional Tourism – Passport to Adventure LaPazCountyPassport.com

1355 Ramar Road, #2 Bullhead City (928) 444-5900 Heather.Petrillo@NAFInc.com NAFHomes.com/HeatherPetrillo

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1685 Industrial Boulevard Lake Havasu City (928) 854-4214 ParadiseBoatRentals.com

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1217 South California Avenue Parker (928) 669-2174 ParkerAZ.org

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and Watercraft Rental 616 West Riverside Drive Parker (928) 669-9493 or (928) 575-1275 ParkerWatercraftRental.com

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19 Vulture City Ghost Town 36610 355th Avenue Wickenburg (877) 425-9229 VultureMineTours.com

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Lake Havasu City (928) 706-2504 WakesurfHavasu@gmail.com WakesurfHavasu.com

21 Yuma Visitor

Information Center at Colorado River State Historic Park 201 North 4th Avenue Yuma (928) 783-0071 VisitYuma.com

The Arizona Peace Trail (AZPT) is the ultimate off-road adventure for dirt bikes, ATV/UTV and Jeep/4-wheeler enthusiasts!!

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