b"The Parker Dam is located downstream from Hoover Dam and sits right on the border of Arizona and California.destination thanks to its combination of land desert plants and wildlife within this western Arizonafor hiking, walking, nature trips, and backpacking and water activities and the warm weather. The trail system. The Wedge Hill trail can be accessedand is best used from September until April. Dogs are river provides a way to cool off during the hotright from the parking area and will lead hikers up aalso able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash.summer season, and visitors can enjoy the mildsteep hill that culminates with spectacular views. temperatures in winter at the campsites. There are WHERE TO STAY80 camping and RV sites that are all within reachBuckskin Trail East is a 6.4 mile lightly traffickedThe Foxs RV Park Resort offers a great spot for of the Colorado River, and some of them are closeout and back trail and is rated as moderate. Thevisitors to call home for a couple of nights, from the enough to the waters edge to nearly feel the mist settrail is primarily used for hiking and trail runningmodel rentals and RV park to the bar and full-service free by a flock of ducks taking flight in route to theirand is best used from October until April. It is arestaurant. The floating bar is located along the banks next destination. well-groomed hiking and nature trail that starts atof the Colorado River on the resorts private beach. 5476 N. US Hwy. 95. 928-667-3231. Buckskin Mt. State Park. It crosses Arizona Hwy 95Visitors will find quick off-road access and beautiful azstateparks.com/buckskin on a footbridge anddesert scenery surrounding the resort.continues across scenic6350 Riverside Dr. 928-667-4100. FoxsRVPark.netA couple of miles up thedesert hills to some road River Island sitsmines and/or up-to on a beautiful piece ofa point overlooking real estate north of USthe Colorado River.Hwy 95 and right on theThere is also an banks of the Coloradoeastern extension that River. Visitors are luckycontinues east from to have not one, but twothe mines anotherRV parks within a couple2.5 miles (one way) of miles of each other thatto River Islandoffer adventure potentialState Park.or a place to relax and take in the beauty of the area.Buckskin Trail With 37 RV sites available,West is a 3.7 this location is a little moremile moderatelyLighted Boat ParadeNovember 27thintimate than its counterparttrafficked loop trail that is good for all skill levels. TheEvery Thanksgiving weekend, on Saturday down the road but offers amazing views of the rivertrail is primarily used for hiking and trail running. after dusk, a group of local volunteers and surrounding mountains. You can wade or swimrig their boats with lights and parade up in the designated swimming area, or to sit in a shadyDesert Bar Trail is a 9.8 mile lightly trafficked point- the Parker Strip to celebrate the holiday spot onshore while watching fast boats, slow tubes,to-point trail that features beautiful wildflowersseason. Along the way, they are greeted and taking in the exciting sounds of river recreation.and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily usedby riverside neighborhoods, which wave for hiking, nature trips, and off-road driving and isand welcome Santa. A fitting way to enter Some visitors prefer the solitude of the mountains,accessible year-round. Dogs can use this trail.the holiday season!and Buckskin Mountain offers that within their network of trails. With so many options within theMarket, Desert Bar, Lamb Springs, Mines, Buckskin trail network, all skill levels can enjoy a stroll throughTrails Loop is a 6.1 mile lightly trafficked loop trail the western Arizona desert before cooling off in thethat is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used mighty Colorado River. If you would like to explore the Colorado River and Parker region by trail, access to a large network of trails is just south of SR 95 that meander into a slice of the gorgeous desert landscape. The trails here will show hikers a glimpse of Arizonas past mining efforts and the once-functioning mines of the area. You'll also catch sight of native ArizonaRealCountry.com November 2020 25"