activities · 15
what they do
direct service · 14
- Event Organization Community Festival & Event OrganizationOrganizes various events such as the "Hot for Havasu: America’s Hottest Party" and the Desert Storm Street Party, showcasing local culture and activities.
- Operating Visitor Centers Public Garden & Visitor Education OperationsOperates a visitor center in the English Village near London Bridge to assist visitors with trip planning, provide local information, and offer interactive displays on native vegetation, wildlife, and conservation techniques. The center also provides free parking, maps, event calendars, and souvenirs.
- Operating a Visitor Center Public Garden & Visitor Education OperationsOperates a visitor center in the English Village near London Bridge to assist visitors with trip planning, provide local information, offer interactive displays on native vegetation and wildlife, and distribute maps, event calendars, and souvenirs.
- Organizing and Hosting Events Community Festival & Event OrganizationOrganizes and hosts various events including weekly trivia, the "Hot for Havasu: America’s Hottest Party" celebration, and the Desert Storm Street Party which features a parade of high-performance boats and a free street display.
- Organizing and Promoting Events Community Festival & Event OrganizationOrganizes and promotes various events, including weekly trivia, the "Hot for Havasu: America’s Hottest Party," and the Desert Storm Street Party and Poker Run & Shootout, to attract visitors and enhance their experience in Lake Havasu City.
- Outdoor Activity Facilitation Outdoor Recreation Access & ActivitiesFacilitates outdoor activities by promoting fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and off-roading opportunities across various trails and scenic environments.
- Promoting Day Trips and Regional Attractions Historic Route & Cultural Heritage InterpretationProvides itineraries and information for day trips from Lake Havasu City to various regional attractions, including historic Oatman, Seligman, Kingman, the Hualapai Mountains, and the Blythe Intaglios, to encourage exploration of the surrounding areas.
- Promoting Local Attractions and ActivitiesPromotes various recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, mountain biking, off-roading, and wellness experiences, highlights popular beaches, and supports local economic activity by promoting shops, restaurants, and bars in historic Oatman.
- Promoting Recreational Activities and AmenitiesPromotes various recreational opportunities and amenities in Lake Havasu City, including popular beaches, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, off-roading, and a diverse selection of over 140 restaurants, to enhance the visitor experience.
- Promotion of Local Attractions Historic Route & Cultural Heritage InterpretationPromotes visitation to local attractions such as historic Oatman and the Blythe Intaglios, providing information on day trips and local heritage.
- Providing Visitor Information and Planning Resources Historic Route & Cultural Heritage InterpretationProvides weather forecasts, live video feeds, and a mailing list to keep visitors informed about upcoming events and activities in Lake Havasu City, and offers itineraries and listings for day trips to nearby attractions like Oatman, Seligman, Kingman, Hualapai Mountains, and the Blythe Intaglios.
- Providing Visitor Information and Planning Tools Historic Route & Cultural Heritage InterpretationOffers resources such as weather forecasts, live video feeds, and a mailing list to keep visitors informed about upcoming events and activities, assisting them in planning their trips to Lake Havasu City.
- Visitor Center Operations Public Garden & Visitor Education OperationsOperates a visitors center with interactive displays on native vegetation, wildlife, and conservation techniques, providing assistance to visitors with trip planning and local information.
- Visitor Information Services Historic Route & Cultural Heritage InterpretationProvides comprehensive visitor information services, including weather forecasts, live video feeds, and itineraries for day trips from Lake Havasu City.
advocacy · 1
- Advocating for Historic PreservationSecured state-level historic designation for the Topock Cultural Area in 2011, recognizing its traditional and cultural importance.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Engaging visitors through digital trivia and promotional materials digital_engagement_and_merchandisingThe organization uses a digital, phone-based trivia format to streamline participation and enhance engagement, and distributes promotional materials and unique merchandise to increase visitor engagement and extend brand presence beyond the visit.
- Enhancing visitor experience through personalized information and digital tools visitor_information_servicesThe organization uses a centrally located, staffed visitor center to provide personalized trip planning assistance and enhance visitor experience, complemented by real-time weather and live video feeds to support visitor trip planning.
- Enhancing visitor experience through personalized information and engagement visitor_information_servicesThe organization uses a centrally located, staffed visitor center to provide personalized trip planning assistance and enhance visitor experience, complemented by real-time weather and live video feeds to support visitor trip planning.
- Fostering respectful cultural tourism respectful_tourism_educationThe organization encourages respectful tourism at sacred Indigenous sites by promoting awareness of tribal beliefs and enforcing physical boundaries to protect cultural resources, particularly in the context of environmental and human threats.
- Fostering respectful cultural tourism respectful_tourism_educationThe organization encourages respectful tourism at sacred Indigenous sites by promoting awareness of tribal beliefs and enforcing physical boundaries to protect cultural resources.
- Leveraging heritage and cultural narratives for tourism heritage_tourismThe organization attracts tourism by using historic preservation and the nostalgic appeal of the Old West, leveraging historical narratives and legacies (like Oatman's gold mining past and wild burros) to enhance visitor engagement and promote culturally significant sites.
- Leveraging heritage and cultural narratives for tourism heritage_tourismThe organization attracts tourism by using historic preservation and the nostalgic appeal of the Old West, specifically leveraging the historical narrative of Oatman’s gold mining past and the legacy of wild burros to enhance visitor engagement. It also promotes visitation to culturally significant sites by highlighting their historical and spiritual importance, encouraging exploration of sites like the Blythe Intaglios as day trip destinations.
- Leveraging heritage and story-based tourism heritage_tourismThe organization uses historic preservation and the nostalgic appeal of the Old West, along with leveraging the historical narrative of Oatman’s gold mining past and the legacy of wild burros, to attract tourism and enhance visitor engagement in specific locations like Oatman.
- Promoting conservation through interactive education conservation_educationThe organization uses interactive education and partnerships with scientists to promote conservation of native desert ecosystems.
- Promoting conservation through interactive education conservation-educationThe organization uses interactive education and partnerships with scientists to promote the conservation of native desert ecosystems.
- Promoting regional exploration with Lake Havasu City as a central hub hub_and_spoke_tourismThe organization promotes Lake Havasu City as a central base for exploring western Arizona through day trips, encouraging visitors to return to Lake Havasu City for dining and relaxation, thereby extending their stay and economic impact in the city.
- Promoting regional exploration with Lake Havasu City as a hubThe organization promotes Lake Havasu City as a central base for exploring western Arizona through day trips, encouraging visitors to return to Lake Havasu City for dining and relaxation, thereby extending their stay and economic impact in the city.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Live Lake Havasu Webcam
Provides live video feeds and weather forecasts for Lake Havasu City to help visitors plan their trips.
Things to Do in Havasu
Promotes various attractions, family-friendly activities, sports, entertainment, shopping, health & wellness, and itineraries for visitors to Lake Havasu City.
Top 10 Things To Do in Havasu
Highlights key attractions and activities including exploring London Bridge, Bridgewater Channel, lake adventures, beaches, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, events, off-roading, golf, and dining.
relationships · 16
who they work with
- Anderson Powersports Partner — Presented the Desert Storm Parade of Power event.
- Blythe Intaglios Partner — Features and promotes visitation to the Blythe Intaglios as a regional historic attraction.
- Bridgewater Links Golf Course Partner — Offers a popular 9-hole golf course in the heart of Lake Havasu City.
- Bureau of Land Management Government — Collaborates with or references determinations by the Bureau of Land Management regarding the eligibility of the Topock Cultural Area for national historic listing.
- English Village Partner — Hosts the Go Lake Havasu Visitor Center within its premises, providing a high-traffic location near London Bridge.
- Facebook Partner — Utilizes Facebook as a platform to share updates on hours, seasonality, and conditions for visitor information.
- Fort Mojave Indian Tribe Partner — Recognizes and promotes the spiritual and cultural significance of the Topock Maze to the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe.
- Kicker Partner — Presented the Desert Storm Parade of Power event.
- Lake Havasu State Park Partner — Provides access to beautiful lake views and boat access.
- London Bridge Resort Partner — Provides live video feed used for weather and tourism promotion.
- Oatman Ghost Rider Gun Fighters Partner — Collaborates with the tourism bureau to perform daily Wild West shootouts as a tourist attraction in Oatman.
- Performance Boats Magazine Partner — Named the Desert Storm Poker Run & Shootout "One of the Top Five Poker Runs in the Nation."
- The Nautical Beachfront Resort Partner — Hosts the Turtle Grille webcam providing live video of Thompson Bay.
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Government — Notes that the Topock Maze falls under the protection of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
- forestry specialists Partner — Collaborates with forestry specialists on conservation efforts and educational programming.
- scientists Partner — Works in partnership with scientists to support conservation and public education at the refuge.