Off the Beaten Path

Lake Havasu  –  The Lake the City  By Francesca Maria         I lived in Lake Havasu City Arizona off and on totaling about 11 years of my adult life. There is an old saying in Lake Havasu that’s says, “You can check out, but you can never leave” Taken from the famous Eagles song “Hotel California” and I have to agree that it is 100% true! Once you get a taste of Lake Havasu, you will always find your way back again. Lake Havasu City is in western Arizona and the lake is fed by the Colorado River which divides Arizona from California. It’s known as a base for amazing hiking trails such as Sarah’s Crack and many others all around the lake. There are all types of water sports on Lake Havasu, from boating, jet-skiing, water-skiing, fishing as well as every other activity you can imagine related to water.          The authentic London Bridge, was relocated from England, by one man named Robert McCulloch, who purchased ...

By Francesca Maria ALL ABOARD!  Located inside the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, you can have excursions on Lake Mead to Hoover Dam, all aboard the “three-decker Mississippi-style paddle-wheeler.” The Desert Princess vessel was built mainly to cruise the clean, blue waters of picturesque Lake Mead. Visitors and locals alike can enjoy a fun combination of spectacular scenery and good food on regularly scheduled cruises and private charters. Escape the Vegas grind and have some “Off the Beaten Path” entertainment for an outrageously great time on the water. Lake Mead was formed by the creation of Hoover Dam and is the 16th largest man-made lake in the world occupying 1.5 million acres with 820 miles of shoreline. Approximately 30 minutes away from Las Vegas. Lake Mead is home to a vast array of animal species such as the desert tortoise, bighorn sheep, coyotes and much more. Also, various indigenous plants and trees are a regular feature in the area. One of the most p...

Bootleg Canyon  by Francesca Maria This month, is the time for outdoor adventure! For all you nature enthusiasts and athletic creatures if you have not explored Bootleg Canyon yet, then this is one place you must make time for your next outdoor excursion.  Bootleg Canyon is known for its outstanding hiking trails where you will have beautiful views of Lake Mead, and if you love to go mountain biking, then this is the place to be! You will enjoy some of the best mountain biking in the country in Bootleg Canyon. A world-famous mountain bike park, with over 36 miles of trails, the lower trails are for beginners or people who want less strenuous trails.While upper trails will challenge your biking skills. For those seeking beauty combined with adventure, hike or grab a shuttle to the top of the mountain and enjoy the views of both the Las Vegas Valley and Lake Mead as you navigate the steep maze of technical downhill trails. Bootleg Canyon is in the River Mountain R...