La Paz includes several Indian communities and Parker, Arizona was once their trade center. Now, on the periphery of Lake Havasu, Parker is the jumping off point to the Arizona lake country. This is great news for 4-wheeler drivers, since they can start their lake country tour by spending some time at La Paz County Park. This park can be found directly on a bend of the Colorado River.
Lake Havasu was formed with the creation of Parker Dam. It is the deepest dam in the world, since over half of its height is actually below the riverbed. La Paz County Park is open year around and there are many recreational activities including camping.
There is a 17 mile strip of the Colorado known as the Parker Strip. There are miles and miles of off road trails for a fun 4-wheeler driving experience. La Paz County has gone to great efforts to create a very family friendly recreation experience. The trails are well maintained and easy to follow, making this a 4-wheeler ride you can take the whole family on.
There are several other parks located within the county system; any one of which would be a wonderful way to spend a day for 4-wheeler riders. This entire area is family oriented as 4-wheeler groups have worked in conjunction with local law enforcement and local Indian tribes to make this a safe haven for all members of the family to enjoy.
If you're a history buff, make sure to bring your camera along. You will enjoy finding the old mines and ghost towns dotting the area. Take photos as the ghost towns are deteriorating rapidly and in 10 to 20-years time, many will have faded away.
Enjoy a great weekend 4-wheeling at La Paz, a great time is waiting for
the whole family!
