Exploring Havasu: Crossman Peak
By Becky Maxedon After the California gold fields began to peter out in the 1860s, prospectors picked up their tools of the trade and moved inland to what they thought was more fertile mining ground. The Mohave Mountains, east of Lake Havasu City was one of the destinations
Read MoreExploring Havasu: Let’s Go On An Art Treasure Hunt
There are many genres of public art to be enjoyed in Lake Havasu City including music, photography, paintings, metal and sculptures. This week's photo gallery by RiverScene photographers Samantha Zasadil, Danette Christine and Jillian Danielson features outdoor painted murals
Read MoreExploring Family Fun In Lake Havasu City
By Nicole Matheson Lake Havasu City isn't just a destination for tourists, but a thriving community with loads to do for families if they know where to look. Between its beautiful parks and hiking trails to enjoy in the cooler months and the family activity centers for indo
Read MoreExploring Havasu: Lake Havasu Provides Perfect Setting For Kayaking
By Nicole Matheson Summer is in full swing in Lake Havasu City, and that means the lake has become a focal point for water sports and activities. This includes kayaking, a popular pastime that just about anyone can enjoy — with the right instruction. RiverScene spoke with lo
Read MoreExploring Havasu: Cactus Gardens In Lake Havasu City
By Samantha Zasadil As fall approaches and the temperatures cool, Lake Havasu City and the surrounding area is the perfect place for long walks and hiking. There are two cactus gardens in Havasu the provide walkers with both a local natural horticultural experience but also
Read MoreExploring Havasu: The Bridgewater Channel
By Grace Usher During the mid-1960s, Robert McCulloch devised a masterplan to bring his new community development to the next level. His vision combined the rough beauty of the desert the promise of a modern city for its residents. [caption id="attachment_10507" align="alig
Read MoreExploring Havasu: Experience The Tranquility Of Mesquite Bay
By Karley Glover/LHHS RiverScene Located off London Bridge Road, the isolated sanctuary of Mesquite Bay is a tranquil area that offers a variety of ways to enjoy Lake Havasu’s natural beauty. Among several activities, the still waters of Mesquite Bay provide an ideal la
Read MoreExploring Havasu: SARA Park BMX Raceway
The SARA Park BMX Raceway has undergone many maturations since it was built in the early 1990s. The most recent upgrades to the track happened two years ago when it was rebuilt from the ground up. The asphalt turns, however remained in place. The BMX track is approximately a q
Read MoreExploring Havasu: Havasu 95 Speedway
Lake Havasu City’s SARA Park is home to Havasu 95 Speedway, one of only three paved oval racetracks in the entire state of Arizona, the other two being Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, and Tucson Speedway in Tucson. [caption id="attachment_19274" align="aligncenter
Read MoreExploring 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
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