Special Activities Recreation Area, SARA park is a treasure and a one-of -a kind place. The park encompasses 1100 acres of mixed use recreation for all, with more development planned. The origins of the park were difficult to find, but an article in RiverScene magazine written by Becky Maxedon summed up the beginnings. Basically,...
Lake Havasu is a desert oasis in Western, Arizona. Part of the Colorado river waterway, which forms the border between Arizona and California. An incredible blue sparkling fresh water playground, surrounded by the Mojave and Sonoran deserts. Within a couple hours drive of Las Vegas and Phoenix, it provides many the opportunity to enjoy...
Tucson was an adventure filled month long visit. It resulted in an eclectic group of activities combined with diverse hiking opportunities which has taken two blogs to share. This is part two. Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Sabino Canyon Recreation Area is part of the Santa Catalina Ranger District. It is one of the most...
Tucson has been an incredible location to visit over flowing with hiking, cultural heritage, and unique destinations. On a cross-country trip last spring we were traveling Interstate-10 on our way Chiricahua National Monument. We planned a quick stop in Tucson to re-supply and visit Saguaro National Park East. I was humbled by the beauty...
Bear Canyon, Tucson AZ Hiking Memere takes you on a journey through Bear Canyon in Tucson, AZ arriving at 7 Falls. This is a beautiful series of 7 waterfalls. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coronado/recarea/?recid=25612 A spot well known by locals to visit and enjoy lunch while playing in the water. Large pool at 7 Falls. If interested in...
Watch as we take you on a drive up the Mt Lemmon Scenic Byway. Pass through diverse ecosystems on the way to the top of one of the highest mountains in the Tucson area.
Picacho State Park, Eloy, AZ Follow us as we take you on a hike up Picacho Peak. We clocked 3.5 miles and almost 1900′ of elevation gain. The hike takes you across the Sonoran Desert and up the mountain with the assistance of many anchored steel cables due to the exposure. The top of...
Parker Dam, built in 1938, on the Colorado River created Lake Havasu. It supplies water to the Colorado River aqueduct and the Central Arizona Project, which provides water to Southern California and Central Arizona. Lake Havasu’s shoreline is more than 400 miles long. Much of it is undeveloped with abrupt and dangerous turns. Because...
Lake Havasu City, AZ Follow Hiking Memere as she takes you on a long loop hike through SARA Park with a stop at Pilot Rock via Keyhole Landing.
Lake Havasu City, AZ Hiking Memere goes to the Annual Parade of Lights on the Bridgewater Channel. Over 70 participants decorated their boats for the amazing Christmas event and to compete for one of many coveted awards.
