But as I round the final bend into the 1,677-acre wonder of River Island State Park, the dusty road gives way to a sight that stops me in my tracks. There it is: a perfect, sandy cove kissed by the ...

Located on the lower Colorado River, Parker, Arizona, makes a great winter destination for Southern Nevadans seeking a full-day outing or a longer getaway. Its elevation of about 400 feet means mild ...

The Colorado River is Arizona's west coast. (Hey, you make do with what you've got.) Along with miles of sandy beaches and water sports that range from boating and fishing to jet skiing and kayaking, ...