Colorado River Weekender

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  • Park rules rule

    Colorado River Weekender – Fri Nov 6, 11:35 am ET  

    € Camping is only permitted in designated sites. Maximum length of stay is 15 days. € Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Full Story »

  • Facilities available at Alamo State Park

    Colorado River Weekender – Fri Nov 6, 11:35 am ET  

    € Visitor center: The visitor center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. € Restrooms: Restrooms are located in each campground, at the visitor center, and at each boat ramp. All restrooms are handicap accessible. Full Story »

  • Searching the heavens

    Colorado River Weekender – Fri Nov 6, 11:35 am ET  

    Four centuries ago and half a world away, Galileo Galilei unwittingly started something that continues today. Some 400 years have gone by since the famous Italian astronomer trained his homemade telescope on the night sky and discovered never before seen planets, moons and other celestial objects. Full Story »

  • Holiday boat parade participants sought

    Colorado River Weekender – Fri Nov 6, 11:35 am ET  

    As much as anything, Christmas is a time of lights. And what better way to kick off the Holiday season in the Tri-state area than a parade of gaily decorated boats parading up and down the Colorado River. Full Story »

  • 'Bash 4 Cash' set '4' Laughlin

    Colorado River Weekender – Fri Nov 6, 11:35 am ET  

    Local organizers are swinging for the fences to bring the latest special event to Laughlin. During the initial “Bash 4 Cash” softball tournament, scheduled for Nov. 13-15 and sanctioned by the National Softball Association, teams will compete for a share of $25,000 in prize money. Full Story »

  • Tickets for Silver Rider benefit on sale

    Colorado River Weekender – Fri Nov 6, 11:35 am ET  

    Tickets are on sale for the Third Annual Wine Tasting and Charity Silent Auction in support of the Silver Rider Transit System of Laughlin. The festivities are scheduled for 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 14, in the Grand Ballroom at River Palms Resort Casino. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Full Story »

  • Museum 'Santa Train' tickets on sale

    Colorado River Weekender – Fri Nov 6, 11:34 am ET  

    Due to incredible demand in previous years, the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City will once again sell advanced tickets to its annual Santa Train event. Full Story »

  • Briefs

    Colorado River Weekender – Fri Nov 6, 11:34 am ET  

    The second annual Kids Need Coats Pancake Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Colorado Place, 2580 Highway 95. Full Story »

  • FunFish: Cool temps slow fish harvest

    Colorado River Weekender – Fri Nov 6, 11:34 am ET  

    Welcome to the Colorado. Depending on the species and the area, the fishing from Lake Mead all the way down to Parker appears to be winding down for the winter. Nevertheless, there will be a few varieties that will remain active throughout the winter months. Full Story »

  • Gone, but not forgotten

    Colorado River Weekender – Fri Nov 6, 11:34 am ET  

    A modern road sign points toward a nostalgic bit of the past. Full Story »

  • Spooky! Ghost towns of Mohave County

    Colorado River Weekender – Fri Nov 6, 11:34 am ET  

    On the eve of Halloween, what better subject than ghost towns of Arizona, particularly those located in Mohave County. Even more to the point, we focus on those towns within a few minutes driving time of the Bullhead City/Laughlin area. Full Story »

  • About the Schneider Trophy races ...

    Colorado River Weekender – Fri Nov 6, 11:34 am ET  

    In 1911, Jacques Schneider, the son of a French arms manufacturer and a financier, balloonist and aircraft enthusiast, announced the formation of the Schneider Cup races, a contest for airplanes capable of take-offs and landings on water. Full Story »

  • Wind over water: London Bridge Seaplane Classic

    Colorado River Weekender – Fri Nov 6, 11:33 am ET  

    Combining air and water in a magnificent gesture toward history and the era of propeller-driven aircraft, the 2009 London Bridge Seaplane Classic takes to the air over the water of Lake Havasu Nov. 6-8. Full Story »

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  • Colorado River Weekender: News-front

    Colorado River Weekender – Fri Nov 6, 11:33 am ET  

    Local ( top ) Wind over water: London Bridge Seaplane Classic Combining air and water in a magnificent gesture toward history and the era of propeller-driven aircraft, the 2009 London Bridge Seaplane Classic takes to the air over the water of Lake Havasu Nov. 6-8. Full Story »

  • Colorado River Weekender: Front

    Colorado River Weekender – Fri Nov 6, 11:33 am ET  

    Local ( top ) Wind over water: London Bridge Seaplane Classic Combining air and water in a magnificent gesture toward history and the era of propeller-driven aircraft, the 2009 London Bridge Seaplane Classic takes to the air over the water of Lake Havasu Nov. 6-8. Full Story »

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A morning moonset peeks through the autumn foliage near Bradfordton, Ill. AP Photo/Seth Perlman

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