Lake Havasu LIVING Magazine

Color Your World - Gardening in Lake Havasu City

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Color is a key factor in the decorating world. Whether it’s home décor, clothing or the car we drive--we all have our favorite color. Here in the desert, we can highlight our favorite color in our landscaping. Our native plants have a wonderful variety of colors to choose from, but knowing what color goes with what plant can be troublesome. So in this artic[...]

Before You Float—Check Your Boat

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Before You Float—Check Your Boat With warmer water temperatures and abundant sunshine, many boat enthusiasts are dusting off the winter cobwebs and preparing for a fun weekend on the water. Nothing can dampen the fun as quickly as ending up dead in the water, needing a tow because of a lack of a boat maintenance and inspection. Boats are made to be on the[...]

Day Trips in Arizona – Hualapai Mountains

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A Breath of Fresh Air The weather is getting warmer, leading people to spend more time outdoors. If you want to get away, there is a place close to Lake Havasu that offers great activities and scenic views to give you a change of pace. Located in Kingman, and only a 45 minute drive from our beautiful lakeside town, is the Hualapai Mountains. With cooler tem[...]

Is Social Media the Death of the Yard Sale…?

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Lake Havasu, Friday morning, crack of dawn: Early risers are cruising neighborhoods in search of deals among the plethora of yard sales around town. And yes, the number of yard sales in Havasu is as common as an out of state license plate in the Albertsons parking lot in January. But ask one of the locals that have been here for over a decade and they’ll [...]

Why Spring Cleaning?

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Do the words “Spring Cleaning” instantly make you think of yellow dish gloves, a spray bottle full of some random cleaning agent, and a feather duster? Where did this cleaning craze come from? Why do we do this once-a-year intense cleaning regiment? Spring cleaning may be something you remember from your mother, aunt, or grandmother. In fact, you probably[...]

When To Drain Your Pool In Lake Havasu City

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Have you ever driven home at night and had to deal with driving through water running down the street? If you’re new to Lake Havasu, please know that it is a common phenomenon that occurs quite frequently in the evening. No, it’s not a pipe break or a sudden rainstorm, but rather one of your neighbors draining their swimming pool. Why in the evening? Well[...]

Mountain Majesty - The Mountain Ranges of Lake Havasu City

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The jagged, prehistoric, colorful characteristics are enjoyed by Havasuians throughout the year in rain, snow and best of all…shine. These ancient protrusions have an extensive history of occupancy. From its early indigenous inhabitants, to the ever flourishing Lake Havasu City, the Colorado River makes its way through these gorgeous natural structures. [...]

The Top Photos from the 2014 Photo Finish Contests

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The LIVING Photo Finish Contest features some of the most talented amateur and professional photographers in Lake Havasu City. Here are all the photos that made it to the final round in 2014. Enjoy and Share!

Day Trips in Arizona - Seligman, AZ

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If you’re a fan of Pixar’s animated film, Cars, you’ll want to make a side trip to Seligman. The town of Radiator Springs in the movie Cars was loosely based on the town of Seligman. Just as in the movie, the traffic through Seligman all but disappeared after Interstate 40 opened, bypassing the Historic Rte. 66 that ran through Seligman. If you’re plannin[...]

Day Trips in Arizona - Kingman, AZ

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Only one hour from Lake Havasu, Kingman usually runs ten to fifteen degrees cooler than Havasu in the summer. Average daytime summer temperature runs 95 degrees with a refreshing range in 70s during the evening. Kingman is the closest city to the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a transparent horseshoe-shaped cantilever bridge and tourist attraction on the edge of t[...]

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