August 2017 16 With more than 300 days of sunshine a year — and a unique mix of tranquil waters, rugged mountains, and tons of fun — it’s hard to stay inside. Everywhere you look, folks are hiking, biking, boating, fishing, golfing, offroading, shopping, dining, and enjoying seasonal events. Book your adventure vacation escape to Lake Havasu City and Play Like You Mean It. English Village Welcome to Lake Havasu City! Whether you are passing through, visiting for the weekend, spending the winter, a new resident or have friends coming to visit, the Visitor Information Center is the place to go. We have the most up to date information about the area available to make your experience the best it can be. Come visit us in the English Village, conveniently located off London Bridge Road near the London Bridge, to learn the little known facts that can take your vacation experience to the next level. Parking is free! Our friendly, experienced volunteer staff delight in meeting people from all over the world and are here to help you. Boating On Lake Havasu From boaters with high-performance race boats to those with cruising pontoon boats, there’s plenty of room and lots to do for all on one of the most popular Arizona boating lakes. Boating on Lake Havasu is highlighted by a number of attractions. In addition to the Bridgewater Channel near the famed London Bridge, hidden coves and beaches are perfect places to relax for the day, or you can opt to explore the river, with its canyons, cliffs, and abundant wildlife–you won’t find many lakes in Arizona that offer so much to do. Water temperatures range from 75 to 85 degrees, perfect for a quick dip. If a longer stay is what you’re looking for, check out the many boat- in campsites. Here are just some of the must-see boating locations that make Lake Havasu one of the best lakes in Arizona. Bridgewater Channel Every day is a virtual non-stop boat parade when you’re at the Bridgewater Channel, the narrow ribbon of ‘no wake’ navigable water that runs beneath the London Bridge creating a waterfront for shops and restaurants. The southern end of the man- made channel is bordered by sandy beaches - a favorite resting, socializing and tanning place for boaters to “beach’. Grass Island Grass Island marks the beginning point of Lake Havasu’s lower southern portion, the gateway to places like Copper Canyon, Friendly Island, Steamboat Cove and Havasu Springs. Lighthouses Lake Havasu has earned the unique distinction of having the most lighthouses on any inland body of water in the Southwest.  Balance Rock In the far reaches of Balance Rock Bay at the northeastern most point is a masterpiece of natural erosion at work. Sitting atop a slip pedestal of softer conglomerate rock is a solid mushroom-shaped mass which weighs many tons. The pedestal base was formed over thousands of years thanks to natural stream erosion removing the softer lower rock material below at a faster rate than the more dense rock above. You can boat right up to it or hike to it from SARA Park. Copper Canyon In years past, Copper Canyon was considered Lake Havasu’s number one gathering place for boaters looking to party. Today, Copper Canyon, still popular with boaters and as breathtakingly beautiful as ever, offers a bit calmer, more serene atmosphere.  Red Rock The afternoon sun lights up the cliffs of Red Rock cove, almost as though they are almost on fire. Located just north of Pilot Rock on the Arizona side of the river, Red Rock is a popular bass and striper fishing ground for late day anglers. The intense hues of the red rock cliffs is so vivid that the water immediately beneath the cliffs turns a deep amber color as well. Boaters are able to safely approach the cliffs for a closer look as this portion of the lake is among the deepest sections of the southern end. Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge The Bill Williams River is located at the far southeastern end of Lake Havasu. It is a 6,000 acre National Wildlife Refuge and is said to contain the largest surviving cottonwood-willow woodlands of the lower Colorado River. Most importantly, the Bill Williams River is home to more than 300 species of birds and waterfowl. Sand Dunes There are few places on earth that offer more diverse topography than Lake Havasu, and nowhere is this diversity more evident than the “sand dunes” bordering the Arizona side of the river less than one-half mile south of the entrance to Topock Gorge. The Sand Dunes, surrounded by jagged rock cliffs, stand several hundred feet high and disappear at the bottom as they blend into the bright green reeds at the waters’ edge LAKE HAVASU An Adventure Vacation Oasis