3790 Highway 95
Bullhead City AZ 86442
928-234-0982
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Featured Property5712 S IROQUOIS LP
$171,500
5 Bedrooms.
2.00 Bathrooms.
.49 Acres.
| Bullhead City Information and History Bullhead City is located in Arizona's west-central Mohave County, on the east bank of the Colorado River near the juncture of Arizona, California and Nevada. It is the sister city to the popular gaming community of Laughlin, Nevada. Bullhead City serves as the economic hub and retail-shopping center for Western Mohave County and Southeastern Clark County, Nevada. More than 5 million people travel through Bullhead City annually. The year-round sunshine makes it perfect for families, retirees and vacationers - whether they are looking to escape the winter cold or want to enjoy the area's vast summer water recreation opportunities. Weather / Climate Although most of the county is designated as desert, nearly 190 square miles is water, making water sports a favorite among residents and visitors alike. The average daily high temperature in November is 74 degrees. The average daily high temperature annually is a beautiful 88 degrees. History Tourism is a primary economic activity centered on the Laughlin resort/gaming industry. Visitors enjoy area water sports and golf. Also popular is trophy fishing for bass, trout, and other species in the Colorado River between Davis Dam and Parker Dam and on the 67-mile long Lake Mohave. Things To Do Events Calendar Lake Mohave A short drive north of Laughlin, Nevada and Bullhead City, Arizona is a 67-mile stretch of the Colorado River called Lake Mohave. The lake is comparatively narrow, not more than 4 miles across at its widest point. It is confined for most of its length between the steep walls of Pyramid, Painted, Eldorado and Black canyons. Lake Mohave, behind Davis Dam, is part of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area administered by the National Park Service. Lake Mohave is a habitat for fish and wildlife; it also captures and delays the discharge of flash floods from side washes below Hoover Dam. Recreation There are hundreds of beaches that can only be accessed by boat. In the summer, boaters seek out their own private beach site for a base camp from which they then swim, water ski and relax. If you like to fish, Rainbow Trout are found in the cool, clear waters at the upper end of Lake Mohave, while Largemouth and Striped Bass are taken from the lower reaches of the lake. A fishing license from either Arizona or Nevada, to which a special-use stamp from the opposite state is attached, is required for those wishing to fish on Lake Mead or Lake Mohave. Facilities Vehicle (1-5 days) $ 5.00 per vehicle (covers all passengers) Lake Use Fee for Vessels (motorized) All motorized vessels entering the park will be assessed a lake use fee charge. This includes vessels that are in dry storage and/or maintained in slips at the marinas. Vessel (1-5 days) $10.00 first vessel Please refer any questions to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area Fee Management Office at 601 Nevada Highway, Boulder City, Nevada 89005 or phone (702) 293-8906. Laughlin Nevada History A sliver of the Colorado River Valley where Nevada, California and Arizona meet has been transformed into a fast-growing tourist destination and gambling resort in a few short decades. Laughlin's current location was established in the 1940's with the South Pointe due to its proximity to Nevada's southern tip. The settlement consisted of a motel and bar that catered to gold and silver miners who dotted the map, and to the many construction workers who built Davis Dam. Davis Dam was designed to help regulate the mighty Colorado and to provide electricity to the Southwest. Once the dam was completed, construction workers left and the motel fell into disrepair. In 1964 Don Laughlin, owner of Las Vegas' 101 Club, flew over Laughlin and offered to buy the property. In less than two years the motel and bar, now called the Riverside Resort, was offering all-you-can-eat chicken dinners for 98 cents, play on 12 slot machines and two live gaming tables. Guest accommodations were available in four of the motel's eight motel rooms. The Laughlin family lived in the other four rooms. South Pointe was renamed Laughlin when the U.S. Postal Service inspector insisted Don Laughlin give the town a name-any name-in order to receive mail. Don Laughlin recommended the name of Riverside or Casino, but the postal inspector used Laughlin instead. In 1972 the Riverside Resort added 48 rooms, followed by several additions and in 1986 built the first 14-floor high-rise. A second casino, the Bobcat Club opened in 1967 where the Golden Nugget Laughlin currently operates. In 1968 a third casino, the Monte Carlo opened its doors. Across the River, Bullhead City flourished in the glow of the casino light. Shuttle boats transported customers from the Arizona side of the river to Laughlin's resorts. During the 1980s a surge of casino construction exploded in Laughlin. The Colorado Hotel (now the Pioneer), the Regency Sam's Town Gold River (now the River Palms) and the Edgewater opened early in the decade. The activity attracted other investors to begin a second boom resulting in the construction of the Colorado Belle, Harrah's Del Rio, Ramada Express and finally, in 1990, the Flamingo Hilton. In 1987, Don Laughlin funded and built the Laughlin Bridge at a cost of $3.5 million. He donated the bridge to the states of Nevada and Arizona. The bridge carries 2,000 vehicles daily. Today there are nine hotel/casinos and one motel in Laughlin providing over 10,000 rooms, 125,000 square feet of meeting space, 60 restaurants, two museums, a 34-lane bowling center and a variety of boutiques, spas and salons. More than 14,000 casino workers now cross the Colorado by shuttle boat or the Laughlin Bridge each day. The city by the river now attracts nearly 5 million visitors annually who visit Laughlin to gamble, enjoy water sports on the Colorado and attend many high-profile special events hosted by the community. Mohave Valley & Fort Mohave Mohave Valley and Fort Mojave are located on the Colorado River, at the western edge of Arizona. We are bordered on the west by the states of Nevada and California, and on the east by the Black Mountains of Arizona; located in what is generally referred to as the low desert, an area of warmth and sun, low relative humidity and scant rainfall. This virtually smog-free, dry and hot climate creates a very desirable environment for the residents of the area. History There is not much known about the first people to inhabit our valley, but they left a lot of evidence of their presence. Ancestors of the modern Mojave Indians, they left their marks all around the area. Mojave legend teaches that they are the Pipa Aha Macav - The People by the River. The first white men to visit the area were Spanish explorers, who heard the name as "mo-HAH-vey" and spelled it Mojave. On hearing the Spanish pronunciation, English speakers spelled it Mohave, thus the two spellings in use today. The Mojaves were prosperous farmers, and had established villages, when the Spaniards encountered them in the 1700s. One hundred years later, the Mojaves resisted the stream of migrants drawn west by the California gold rush. The resulting conflicts led to the establishment of Fort Mojave, in 1859, on a bluff overlooking the place where the "Mojave Road" crossed the Colorado River. Mohave County was established by the first Arizona territorial legislature in 1864. Mohave City, a frontier town that had sprung up next to the fort, was named the county seat. The fort was disbanded in 1890 and Mohave City became a ghost town. After several years, the government built an Indian school on the site of the abandoned fort. This boarding school for native children was attended by over 300 students annually. They came from various tribes in Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada. Life was harsh for the students at this military style school. The children were punished for speaking their native language. The school closed in 1930. There is not much left on the site, but there are still vivid memories in the minds of several tribal elders who had been students at the school. In the early days, the Fort Mojave Tribe, in a gesture to bridge the gap between the cultures, decided to use music, and formed a band. This was an immediate success. The band toured the region giving concerts. They performed at the dedication of Boulder Dam and many other events. The band is still a major function of the tribe. What has replaced the old fort and school are the thriving communities of Fort Mojave and Mohave Valley. Today, our valley is still a prosperous place, and the Fort Mojave Tribe is, once again, a major player. The tribe is still farming, but they also own several public utility companies, casinos, convenience stores, gas stations, RV parks, a golf course, new home subdivisions, and the list goes on. Mohave County Mohave County was one of the four original counties created in Arizona Territory, 1864. Named after the Mohave Indians, it was the second county created by the Territorial Legislature. Hardyville was the first county seat, then Mineral Park until 1887 when the seat was moved to Kingman where it has remained. Northwest Arizona in Mohave County is becoming a very popular area. The town of Dolan Springs is the closest Arizona town to Las Vegas. This is a high desert area with elevations ranging from 3500 ft to 4000 ft. Pierce Ferry Rd (aka County 25) is the main artery through Dolan Springs & Meadview. If you are looking for areas to invest in real estate, you may want to consider these places. Many people are buying now. This rural area offers much wide open space, one acre homesite lots, beautiful scenery, majestic mountains, Lake Mead, Grand Canyon West, Clean Fresh Air, Clear Blue Skies, Good Healthy Climate and A place to get away from it all. Dolan Springs is only a half hour drive to Kingman, AZ and an hour to Las Vegas/Henderson area. When the Hoover Dam by pass-bridge is built, it will be less than that making a real easy commute to Las Vegas. The by-pass bridge has been started and is suppose to be complete in 2010. There is a new tourist attraction which has opened at the Grand Canyon West, a glass enclosed walkway 4000 feet high extends out over the Grand Canyon. It is called the Grand Canyon West Skywalk. The town of Dolan Springs sits at an elevation of 3300 ft. and is covered by high desert plants & vegetation. Tall Joshua trees stretch from Dolan Springs to the town of Meadview an area of 35 miles. This is one of the largest & densest Joshua Tree Forest's anywhere and real estate is available right in the midst of this forest. The scenery all around is breathtaking. The sunsets and sunrises turn the sky brilliant red and orange. Meadview is located in the heart of the Lake Mead National Recreational Area on a high desert plateau with elevations around 4000'. The mountain ranges behind the town (The Grand Wash cliffs) are as high as 6000'. Pierce Ferry Road is main artery to Meadview. It was the original Morman Trail used by pioneers on their way west. The Grand Wash Cliffs stretch 10 miles from Lake Mead City past downtown Meadview. Golden Valley is an unincorporated community, located between the Black Mountains and the Cerbat Mountains on US Highway 68. It is approximately 20 miles to Bullhead City and Hwy 95 bridge going to Laughlin, NV and approximately 12 miles to interstate 40 going to Kingman, AZ. It is bordered by approximately 20 miles of Historical Hwy Route 66 to the south. Nearby is Lake Mead, Lake Mohave and the Colorado River, which provides boating, fishing, and other water activities. the surrounding mountains provide camping, hiking, and exploring among the old mining communities such as Oatman and Chloride, Las Vegas just over 100 miles away to the north on Hwy 93. The elevation is 2,700 ft which gives you comfortable year round temperatures that range from 12 to 15 degrees cooler than Bullhead City and Laughlin. The estimated population as of 2007 is 12000-16000 residents, which includes a mixture of retirees, business owners, and young families. Employment opportunities come from Golden Valley and the neighboring areas of Kingman, Bullhead City and of course the famous gambling casinos in Laughlin NV. Golden Valley has a Newspaper Printing Facility, 2-RV Parks, Mobil Home Park, Post Office, several Churches, Black Mountain Elementary School, E.A.G.L.E. Academy Charter School, and 2 Fire stations, plus many more small businesses to serve most of your needs locally. Community organizations include, Chamber of Commerce, PTVO, VFW, American Legion, Veterans Park, Community Library and various individual community support groups. Growth in the area is continuing to grow due to the developments of newer affordable cost of property and availability of larger parcels of land, and being close to the major cities and highways. Useful Phone Numbers Arizona Registrar of Contractors - Kingman Office Schools Colorado River Union High School District Mohave Accelerated Learning Center Mohave Community College (MCC) Mohave Valley Campus Transportation Golf Courses Parks and Camping Hospitals Western Arizona Regional Medical Center Urgent Care Utilities |