2024 Lights of Havasu List 
Exploring Havasu: The Rodeo Grounds
Off State Route 95, nestled within the mountains and trails of SARA Park, lies the Lake Havasu Rodeo Grounds. The brainchild of long-time locals Dub and Dottie Campbell, it’s easy to find the grounds – simply turn off the highway onto Dub Campbell Parkway, and then turn onto
Read MoreExploring Havasu: Ready To Launch Into Fourth Of July Week
Today marks the first day of a very busy Fourth of July week on Lake Havasu, as well as on the streets and roadways in Lake Havasu City. Boaters and motorists are advised to bring a lot of patience while navigating around the city and at the main public boat launch ramps that
Read MoreExploring Havasu: Mohave County Library
By Karley Glover/LHHS Journalism Student: While many know of the local Mohave County Library, many don’t know of everything the establishment has to offer. Despite the stereotype of a library being a building stacked to the ceiling with books, the library offers many diff
Read MoreExploring Havasu: Castle Rock
By Karley Glover/LHHS Journalism Student: The Castle Rock area is surrounded by trees and bushes and occupies a vast amount of space along one sandy edge of the Colorado River. [caption id="attachment_18420" align="aligncenter" width="1021"] A sign is at the entrance that p
Read MoreExploring Havasu: Kayaking
Paddle sports have been rapidly growing in popularity in Lake Havasu City, and more and more kayaks have been popping up all over the lake. It’s a great form of exercise, it’s stress-relieving, and it’s a fun and unique way to enjoy Lake Havasu’s beautiful views and
Read MoreExploring Havasu: Pooches Have Plenty Of Places To Play All Over Lake Havasu City
By Brenda Mitchell: Lake Havasu City dog parks are a popular attraction for both locals and visitors. An area for dogs to run freely off their leash to play and exercise under their owner's supervision, dog parks offer open opportunity for the pets to engage in social interact
Read MoreExploring Havasu: Water Tank Hike
Submitted story and photos by Larry Reese: Water Tank Hike 3 Miles Each Way Easy Hike This hike has been called the Water Tank Hike, Horse Hoof Point and Aubrey Hills Hike. Both the Water Tank and the rock that looks like a horse’s hoof are at the end of the trail and
Read MoreExploring Havasu: Three Dunes Hike
Photos courtesy Larry Reese Three Miles Each Way Easy Hike The Three Dunes trailhead is at the scenic view overlook parking lot off State Route 95 South, located about five miles south of Lake Havasu City. Park in the southern part of the parking lot and walk toward the r
Read MoreExploring Havasu: Pilot Rock Hike
Pilot Rock Hike 4 miles each way Easy to Moderate 2 hours each way The Pilot Rock trailhead is located at the parking lot across from Desert Hawks Flying Club in SARA Park. Follow the trail the goes straight out of the parking lot headed toward the hills. After a quart
Read MoreExploring Havasu: Beer Bottle Trail To Criminal Trail
Story and photos courtesy Larry Reese: This trail is a little different from a lot of trails in SARA Park - this one does not end up at the Colorado River. This trail takes the hiker over one of the mountains/hills where the view is unbelievable. At the beginning, the tr
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