After leaving the RV park on April 1, we headed west to spend some time at Lake Havasu City (located in the northwest corner of Arizona along the Colorado River). We camped two nights at Cattail Cove State Park, a small park located right on the shores of the Colorado River. There we watched the boats launch and travel the river, sat on the white sand beach, and walked the trails along the shoreline. From there we moved 15 miles north to an RV park in Lake Havasu City.
London Bridge is Lake Havasu's claim to fame...originally built in 1825 in London, England, the bridge was scheduled for replacement in 1968 as it was sinking into the Thames. Havasu City founders purchased the old bridge, had it disassembled, shipped to Arizona, and rebuilt it stone for stone near the lake. Once built, a mile long channel was dredged under the bridge to connect Lake Havasu with a nearby bay. The channel is a popular place to "cruise" with any type of watercraft, and the shoreline is lined with parked boats and sunbathers. A replica "English Village" with shops, restaurants, and pubs, was built along the shores on either side of the bridge. With abundant sunshine, warm temperatures, and plenty of beaches and water, Lake Havasu City has sometimes been called the Arizona Riviera.
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