River Boats, Railroads & Highways
In the modern era Bullhead City, Arizona is known for many things. It is a recreational desert oasis on the Colorado River. It is a top rated location for remote workers. It is ideally suited for retirement. It has a friendly business climate that is ideally suited...
The Oasis
Bullhead City, Arizona on the banks of the Colorao River is often referenced as a desert oasis. And rightly so. This dynamic, vibrant mini city that is firmly rooted in a colorful history is fast becoming a destination for people lookinig for a new place to call home....
Silver & Gold
Bullhead City is ideally suited for the outdoor enthusiast. We are at the heart of a fishing and boating paradise. There are miles of fascinating hiking or moutain bike trails such as the old railbed for the historic Mohave Mill Town Railroad between Oatman and the...
Ghosts of The Past
Ghost towns. Just the mere mention of these words conjures visions of dusty streets, blowing tumbleweeds, and weathered old buildings adorned with faded signs. As with many things in life the reality is often quite different from the dream. Some towns , such as...
Past, Present and Future
Bullhead City on the Colorado River is a progressive, modern community with an eye fixed on the future. It is centrally located to major metropolitan areas and a diverse array of outdoor recreational sites. This as well as a mild winter climate and a business friendly...
A Time For Discovery
The months of winter in Bullhead City, Arizona and the Colorado River Valley are ideally suited for adventure and exploration. And with family arriving for the Christmas holiday from the snow country of the north and east, a shared desert adventure will make memories...
Hidden Arizona History
Union Pass marks the summit after the long climb from the Colorado River Valley on highway 68. For the observant remnants of the areas rich mining history are seen from the highway. Some of the earliest mining activity in Mohave County took place on the western slopes...
Walkabout
The recent rains in the Black, Cerbat and Hualapai Mountains, and the downward slide in temperatures, means that walkabout season is upon us. For those fortunate enough to live in the Bullhead City area and Colorado River valley opportunities for such adventures...
Destination Bullhead City
Designed by Domingo Marcucci the side wheeler steamboat Uncle Sam was delivered in pieces to the Colorado River Delta by James Turnbull, a contractor who provided supplies to Yuma, in 1852. It marked the dawning of a new era on the Colorado River. The 65-foot long...
The Cornerstone
Aside from the advent of air conditioning, it was the construction of Bullhead Dam, now Davis Dam, and the creation of Lake Mohave that are the foundation for the oasis that is Bullhead City. It and the construction of other dams along the Colorado River transformed...