Recent Arizona Articles
Lake Havasu: An Overview Lake Havasu City, Arizona, is both famous and little-known. The beautiful western city sports the famous London Bridge, which draws crowds from all over the globe. Crossing the Bridgewater Channel from the mainland to a small island on the Colorado River, the bridge was purchased by Robert P. McCulloch when it began to sink into the River Thames in London. McCulloch dismantled the bridge and had it rebuilt brick by brick in Lake Havasu.
Why People Flock to Lake Havasu for Spring Break Teens and twenty-somethings are beginning to think of this body of water as a prime spring break location. In addition to the spring break requisite body of water, the area also has beautiful scenery - including the Sonorun Desert, the Mohave Desert, and the Chemehuevi Mountains.
A Profile of Lake Havasu City Named for its 45 mile long lake on the Colorado River, Lake Havasu City has grown into a popular site for those traveling West. Of course, the first step to visiting this desert city is getting there. While a road trip is always one option, many tourists instead opt to travel by plane, train, or bus.
Lake Havasu Homes Many tourists consider Lake Havasu to be so enjoyable that they purchase winter homes, while others decide to move there altogether. Home to the London Bridge, Lake Havasu City offers its residents a piece of Old World charm in an Old West locale. Lake Havasu homes are very reflective of their city's reputation as the outdoor and recreation Mecca of the Southwest while retaining English flair.
The Lake Havasu RV Resort For those travelers who prefer to drive their home-away-from-home to Lake Havasu, the Lake Havasu RV Resort offers guests everything they could need. In addition to being just minutes from the famous London Bridge, Lake Havasu RV Resort also features spacious RV camping with all the amenities and has a beautiful clubhouse for day and evening activities.
The Natural Beauty of Havasu Falls Three major cascades at Havasu Creek create a landscape that is both beautiful and entertaining. At the base of these falls, one of which is Havasu Falls, is a travertine pool filled with cold turquoise water. In fact, the names of the falls, the nearby lake, and even the city all come from the water's beautiful color. ("Ha" means water, while "vasu" stands for blue-green).
