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Southwest Fourth of July
If you're looking for something fun to do over the Fourth of July holiday, consider one of these trips into the American Southwest.
Lyman Lake State Park AZ
Created as an irrigation reservoir by damming the Little Colorado River, Lyman Lake State Park is a 1,200-acre park that encompasses the shoreline of a 1,500-acre reservoir at an elevation of 6,000 feet. The park offers Camping Cabins, Yurts, campsites, and group campsites. In addition to the recreation opportunities, Lyman Lake SP is also home to Rattlesnake Point Pueblo and Petroglyph Trail. These areas offer a glimpse of prehistory of Arizona. The July 4th weekend brings the annual Fire Over Water 4th of July Fireworks celebration, sponsored by the Arizona State Parks Foundation.
Source: Arizona State Parks
Lake Havasu, Arizona 4th of July
FREEDOM FESTIVAL & FIREWORKS SHOW
Festival at 4:00 pm at Rotary Park
Fireworks begin at 9:00 pm
Overlooking Thompson Bay
Free Admission
Laughlin, Nevada 4th of July
Location: Laughlin Riverwalk
Venue: Town-wide event
Times: Dusk
Cost: Free for viewing
This extraordinary fireworks display is one of the most spectacular and exciting in the west. Just after dark huge rockets are shot into the dark desert sky and the dazzling display is reflected off the majestic Colorado River. Fabulous patriotic music is simulcast by Laughlin hotels and local radio stations. The best viewing is from the Riverwalk or from your favorite Laughlin hotel and casino.
Source: http://www.visitlaughlin.com/
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Fourth of July Desert Destinations
- Lake Havasu
- Laughlin, Nevada
- Lake Tahoe, Nevada
- Houston, Texas
- Roswell, New Mexico
- Page and Jerome, Arizona
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