My winter’s sojourn in southwest Arizona gives the advantage of an easy day’s drive (or less) to some pretty awesome places.
The AHAKHAV Tribal Preserve ( formed by the Colorado River Indian Tribes) sits along a backwater stretch of the Colorado River in Parker, Arizona.
The preserve is helping to restore the river’s ecosystem and provides a recreational area for residents and visitors.
The challenge of finding this place (there are no signs) rewarded me with a sense of peace and solitude as I walked the forest and riverside.
Ahakhav on the Colorado
Firepits and tables made of the areas natural stone enhance this picnic area.
Stone Slab Picnic Tables
Being a native born Pennsylvania mountain girl, a stay in the desert means always seeking out the places that remind me of home.
AHAKHAV Tribal Preserve is one of them.
Cheers! Annie
Absolutely beautiful – I envy you. Such a peaceful restful place. Nice spot to stop and reflect and enjoy! Great pictures.
Thank you, Sher! I’m glad I went to all the effort to find it!
Woah! That’s in Arizona? Looks like a little slice of the northeast!
I know! Where’s all your “nothing but dirt” talk now? Honey, Arizona is a land of contrasts.
Smell that fresh air!
A joyous place of serenity!
A welcome change!