ARIZONA’S WEST COAST FAMILY MATTERS When it comes to family fun, west-ern Arizona offers up everything from zip lining to nature walks. Hualapai Mountain Park, Kingman of disc golf on the 18-hole championship-style course. PLAY ALL DAY Let your little ones loose at the castle-like Stewart Vincent Wolfe Creative Playground at West Wetlands Park in Yuma, where imaginative structures, a zip line with two bays, and a climbing area will keep kids busy for hours. GAME DAY Challenge the family to a game of bowling at Cocopah’s Wild River Family Entertainment Center in Somerton, or explore the laser tag arena, arcade, lounge and restaurants. FLYING HIGH Experience an hour of pure adren-aline at The Zip Line at Grand Canyon West . Here, several zip lines above a canyon translate to the thrill of flying at nearly 40 miles per hour. (Guests must weigh 90 to 275 pounds.) BACK TO NATURE Bring the family to Hualapai Mountain Park in Kingman to choose from 10 miles of trails for mountain biking and hiking, or play a game The Zip Line at Grand Canyon West, Grand Canyon West Plunge From whitewater rafting to swim-up bars, western Arizona knows how to make a splash. TOP TO BOTTOM: MOHAVE COUNTY PARKS STAFF; GCW (2 PHOTOS); GO LAKE HAVASU TAKE THE Water Play With an 850-foot lazy river, a zippy mat racer and massive water slides, Waylon’s Water World in Yuma issues a siren song to the young (and young at heart). Make Waves Get a new perspective on the Grand Canyon and Colorado River when you experience miles of whitewater rafting with the Hualapai River Runners in Peach Springs. On the Water Hop aboard a canoe or kayak with Desert River Outfitters in Bullhead City for a guided tour along the lower Colorado River, and savor Instagram-worthy views of the canyon. Life’s a Beach In Lake Havasu City, lounge on white sand beaches at Lake Havasu State Park , take a dip along the shore in the designated swimming area, enjoy a feast al fresco in the picnic area or launch a boat from one of the three boat ramps. Pool Party Cool off at the Topock66 Restaurant, Bar & Riverstore in Topock, which offers a swim-up bar and live entertainment on the weekends. A marina, restaurant and retail shop round out the experience. Hualapai River Runners, Peach Springs Lake Havasu State Park, Lake Havasu City 67
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