Memorial weekend marks the start of summer for most people around the country. With more than 300 days of sunny weather a year, summer fun ends up being an almost year-round event in Lake Havasu City. The lake draws thousands of tourists each year. But the Lake Havasu lifestyle extends outside our city limits as well. For example, enjoy a lazy day on the Colorado River when you join the Parker Tube Float 2018. What: Parker Tube Float 2018 Where: La Paz County Park (7350 Riverside Dr, Parker) When: Saturday, June 9th, 9 am to 4 pm Admission: $20 per person, $25 per vessel (any size) Contact: Parker AZ Chamber of Commerce (928) 669-6304 or via emailParker Tube Float 2018 Grab your friends and head over to Parker on Saturday, June 9th for the great Parker Tube Float 2018. You cannot park a... 05/30/2018

Recently, my 5-year-old nephew, Lincoln, began racing "duht bikes" (he can't pronounce his "R"s very well...it's cute).  Last weekend, he had a race.  My brother, the proud papa who started Lincoln racing, gave me a call and invited me out.  So, of course I packed up the car and drove the 3 1/2 hours through the California desert to watch my nephew race.  We packed up sandwiches, soda, chips, fruit and water and headed out past Parker to watch the race.  My brother has recently started racing as well and got a few practice runs on the track for his races the following day. It ends up that only a few kids showed up for the race.  And, by a few, I mean three (the absolute bare minimum "a few" can be).  The kids just practiced and practiced, hoping more kids would show up.  Unfortunately, ... 03/23/2009

I have family in Lake Havasu City, AZ.  Every time we drive out for a visit, we pass this sign just outside of Parker, AZ and it makes me laugh.  Apparently, Montana isn't the only state that allows an open container of alcohol.  While tacos and beer sound great, this could be dangerous!  Of course, I NEVER drink and drive and think it's stupid for people to do so.  But, I laugh at the sign nonetheless.   Heather Chavez - Second Self Virtual Assistance: When There Just Isn't Enough of You to Go Around! 03/06/2009