Golden Valley, AZ

On Sunday, November 2nd we departed Verde Valley, AZ for Golden Valley, AZ.  We had spent two enjoyable weeks at the Verde Valley Thousand Trails preserve and were somewhat reluctant to leave, as it had come to feel like home.  A cold front with rain showers had moved into the area and we were treated to a lovely rainbow on our way out, as if Verde Valley was wishing us a kind farewell.

Farewell rainbow Verde Valley, AZ.

Our journey took us thru the Prescott area, past stunning Watson Lake.

Watson lake, Prescott, AZ.

 

After arriving at our destination for the next week in Golden Valley, we dropped the 5th wheel and headed over Union Pass into Bullhead City, AZ and crossed the Colorado river into Laughlin, Nevada for dinner. 

Crossing Union Pass west of Golden Valley, AZ.

We sat down to a buffet dinner at the Riverside Casino in Laughlin and were treated to a wonderful river and desert mountain panorama.

Fellow diners silhouetted against the panorama at the Riverside Casino, Laughlin, NV.

Our dinner view at the Riverside Casino, Laughlin, NV.

Laughlin is located on the Colorado river 90 miles south of Las Vegas, Nevada and is best known for it's gaming, entertainment and water recreation.  Laughlin is the third most visited casino and resort destination in the state after Las Vegas and Reno, and is one of the top five destinations for American RV enthusiasts.  There are nine hotel/casinos and one motel in Laughlin providing over 10,000 rooms, 154,000 square feet (14,300 m²) 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 currently attracts approximately 2 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.