Parker Dam Arizona Colorado River Scenic Drive

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  • @timpage8996
    @timpage8996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Parker is one of my favourite places! Don’t know why but it always draws me in!!!

  • @auroranite
    @auroranite 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Russ you’re so fortunate to have covered so many miles across this vast country. We are lucky you’ve shared it👍 So many places are on our roadtrip list thanks to you.

  • @buckwheatsofia
    @buckwheatsofia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Love this drive. I have a giant tv, & I almost feel like I’m sitting in the front seat!!

  • @johnlenart597
    @johnlenart597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Once you get away from the cities this country has so much diverse scenery. Every bit is beautiful in it's own way. I once asked some European travelers what they enjoyed the most. Their reply- they can travel day after day and still be in the same country. Get out there and enjoy it. Life is short!! 👍👍🙋‍♂️

    • @henrywardell4635
      @henrywardell4635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      RVerTV - Best TV On TH-cam.

    • @lindaeatonbrenizer3479
      @lindaeatonbrenizer3479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@henrywardell4635 I agree so much. The best ever. Small town america. So American.

  • @juliebradford2999
    @juliebradford2999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful ride alway!!
    Thanks for Sharing!!

  • @lindamartin2045
    @lindamartin2045 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Once again, beautiful, beautiful 👍😳🤗🎶🎵. Be safe .

  • @robertg1101
    @robertg1101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing scenery. Just breathtaking

  • @henrywardell4635
    @henrywardell4635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We Love RVerTV - Grand Journey Thru United States America - Grand Videos - Grand Music. Canadian farmers harvesting corn crops / Winter is In bound. Thank you Russ - Happy Trails - U.S.A. - Russ - RVerTV Fans . Russ Too Cool 4 School.

  • @ItsJustMe135
    @ItsJustMe135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I used to live in Parker Dam. I only lived there about a year and a half, but this is what I call home. I live in Pennsylvania right now, but I am moving back to Parker next year. Thank you for sharing this. I have been gone a year and it made me smile. :) I have missed it so much.

    • @IEchuckie
      @IEchuckie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Prices have gone up

  • @paul9156c
    @paul9156c 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got the worst sunburn of my life as a child there. Almost passed out from the heat in a drainage ravine. Thought I was about to drown because my older cousin had me convinced I was about to get sucked under in a whirlpool.
    Learned to ride a motorcycle, tried to learn to water ski, played with sparklers, and basically had the best time of my life with my family! Thanks for sparking those fond memories Russ!

  • @ralphcolerick4939
    @ralphcolerick4939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    really enjoy the Parker dam and Havasu area. so different on the Colorado river area. thanks for the ride along

  • @johnmiller4553
    @johnmiller4553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    LOVE THIS AREA.. I CALL IT. “ GODS COUNTRY “. 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

    • @glennmorrell4907
      @glennmorrell4907 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you really want to see GODS COUNTRY go to Potter Country in north central Pennsylvania…

  • @stephanielong6879
    @stephanielong6879 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the bird’s eye view each time drone is up . Just lovely.

  • @kimberlyshalaby1134
    @kimberlyshalaby1134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    🙋‍♀️Hello Russ! Really great day for a beautiful drive! Beautiful colors of turquoise, green, & browns.👍

  • @ExploringCanadaInfo
    @ExploringCanadaInfo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of the prettiest drives you could ever make! 👋🏼🇨🇦

  • @shelfstocker
    @shelfstocker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I'm new to your channel and addicted. I found your channel after you were in my home state of West Virginia this year. Love seeing the landscape of the Southwest. You do a wonderful job!

  • @seymourrivers6169
    @seymourrivers6169 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for this video of Parker Dam Arizona Colorado River Scenic Drive.

  • @markbeaver5010
    @markbeaver5010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was beautiful Russ, thanks for the wonderful trip. Parker sure is a nice place to live 2/3 rds of the year!!

  • @susanstrickland6774
    @susanstrickland6774 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That 24 mins flew by. Your cameras are so well operated, they are crystal clear. It really is like viewers are there. That is an exceptionally beautiful area. Ty. 😊👍👍

  • @iiigraghu
    @iiigraghu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are always there with excellent endeavor💐🙏 Hearty Greetings from India 🇮🇳

  • @wittelarry1
    @wittelarry1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Russ. We are riding our Harley this Sunday on this trip from Kingman. 😃👍

  • @VirtualFeats
    @VirtualFeats 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A beautiful video. Well done RVerTV. Ireland is very beautiful too, from your fans in Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @LLC273
    @LLC273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Loved the drone footage in this one.

  • @michaelsonleitner5724
    @michaelsonleitner5724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you again Russ for sharing your adventures. Beautiful country. Definitely showing us to get off the interstates. Stay safe!

  • @nooksandcrannies9871
    @nooksandcrannies9871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was another GREAT video. added another 6 more places to my future travel list. Can’t wait to see what’s next.

  • @ExploringCanadaInfo
    @ExploringCanadaInfo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The drone shots starting at 14:08 are just stunning!

  • @donr9208
    @donr9208 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was there last week. I have loved that area since I was a kid. First went there in the late 70's. Great video!!!

  • @SPak-rt2gb
    @SPak-rt2gb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those clouds made for a nice sunset yesterday

  • @viveviveka2651
    @viveviveka2651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I drove this for this first time last month. Beautiful stops along the way.

  • @vroddestroyer300
    @vroddestroyer300 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this marvelous post!!!

  • @eddie8279
    @eddie8279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Russ we love your videos! Thank you so much for sharing. I love traveling the west and hopefully in the next year I will be doing some of it on a motorcycle. Keep making videos so I can preview places to go and see. Thanks again!

  • @stephenbrown3763
    @stephenbrown3763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Russ!!! "YIPPEE "!!! Always a "GREAT" Day!!!

  • @kimfrommn7162
    @kimfrommn7162 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Russ! Thanks for taking all of us with you! Very much appreciated!! 😊

  • @BrendaHaltom-cs6ck
    @BrendaHaltom-cs6ck 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great views and mountains! Thanks Russ!😀❤️🇺🇸🚙🌵🎆

  • @vista39
    @vista39 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Russell. Heading that way in 3 weeks. 💪🇺🇸💪

  • @jburnett8152
    @jburnett8152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I learned to single ski on Parker strip. We use to rent a big house called the Thunderbird Lodge. I'm sure it's gone now. So many memories. Thanks again Russ.🍹

    • @kevinhoskins7842
      @kevinhoskins7842 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you are referring to the Thunderbird Lodge on the AZ side, my uncle used to manage the place. It's no longer there. Curious, are you talking about the 12 person cabin right on the river. There were a few cottages there. I think I remember a couple of 6 person cottages plus a handful of 4 and 2 person cabins.

  • @robertjean659
    @robertjean659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for another fantastic drive. 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

  • @dieweb3798
    @dieweb3798 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!!! Amazing! 👏👏👏👍👍👍Thank you!

  • @nicholas7753
    @nicholas7753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Russ, thanks for the ride

  • @johnfoote1168
    @johnfoote1168 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey RVer, watching from NZ, hope you guys are ok, obviously there are water issues throughout your country, regarding catchment for Cal, i hope you have solid snowfall, keep safe, please keep filming

  • @terrychristofferson6031
    @terrychristofferson6031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the Parker Strip. Keep the videos coming.

  • @BillGreenAZ
    @BillGreenAZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I know you didn't have time to visit on this trip, but have you ever visited the nearby Desert Bar and Nellie E Saloon? I think of that place when I drive this route.
    For those who may not know, it's a bar near here that is totally off-grid. They have solar that powers their establishment.

  • @ponder889
    @ponder889 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spectacular drone video!

  • @Miguel-gq3yc
    @Miguel-gq3yc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just drove through here today. Love the cattails

  • @randygyulay5114
    @randygyulay5114 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good memories. The first time I visited Parker, they were recruiting people to move there so they could become a city. They succeeded beyond their hopes.

  • @guyorvis6599
    @guyorvis6599 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I agree very scenic, I used to live next to Brandsons Resort. I COMING BACK NEXT YEAR.

  • @jerroldkazynski5480
    @jerroldkazynski5480 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video. I worked for a guy who grew up (1930s) in that area. One of his retirement spots was in Earp where I visited him in mid-80s. He took me fishing on one visit. His Polaroid big fish pic was on the bait shop wall. Great to see the area again.

  • @msdebagain1
    @msdebagain1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    we just did this drive two days ago. Chose to come home from Vegas to San Diego this way based upon your videos! so beautiful. also enjoyed going thru Quartzite!

  • @lanceeastridge5646
    @lanceeastridge5646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video Russ just returned from our vacation in the. Philippines thanks for sharing the grandkids says hello and say your too cool for school travel well sir Lance and family

  • @cliveashley9364
    @cliveashley9364 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful ♥️ scenery 🌞 nice 👍 roads🕳️ enjoying fr jamaica 😎🌅🏖️

  • @lindaeatonbrenizer3479
    @lindaeatonbrenizer3479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am lovin these trips. I have pc and it is large and I see myself looking in to see over the mountains. Love it. Thank you Russ.

  • @pattylaverentz22
    @pattylaverentz22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Russ.. Love that you share this beauty with us.. Sure wish i could come back to visit Quartzite again....Thanks again....

  • @barbhagens1167
    @barbhagens1167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sometime maybe you could take the Dusty Nugget back to the Desert Bar (Solar Saloon). I think some people might like it!👍

  • @hcrffi
    @hcrffi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍 Thanks Russ.

  • @petepeterson4540
    @petepeterson4540 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    good day RVerTV

  • @turfnsurf9367
    @turfnsurf9367 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this area, wish I brought my kayak with me during our 2018 trip to SoCa. We spent 2 weeks in Lake Havasu.

  • @Go4Corvette
    @Go4Corvette 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Russ have fun.

  • @thelmahenriques6454
    @thelmahenriques6454 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Heading that way December 2, Lord willing.

  • @ed777tx-edward8
    @ed777tx-edward8 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Russ really enjoy your travels and I lived in Arizona in 1951-52, Douglas,Phoenix. My parents had a 48 Oldsmobile. We drove it to Montreal in 1953 Moved to El Paso in 53still live there. I’ve been on some of the trails you travel. Go Vegas rwice a yearI10 to 93 great trip. Will be nice when I11 is completed. Nice video thank you.

  • @loririce1481
    @loririce1481 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful picture I’ve been there several times and done some camping how are you doing today be safe out there on your roads from quartzite

  • @Gimo76
    @Gimo76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can you go swimming in any of these waters? It sure is pretty… I really thank you for these videos. I will be traveling alone and it is nice to see areas that I can go on a budget.

  • @caitlinnbree5617
    @caitlinnbree5617 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video!

  • @turquoisebb3582
    @turquoisebb3582 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great views love the mountains! Thanks Russ for taking us to California 😊

  • @DUN1231
    @DUN1231 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this place. Thanks for placating the river fever for a minute. That said, PARKER IS CLOSED

  • @richardbeee
    @richardbeee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this area. The drive is so cool. You almost feel like your in another world. Have a friend on the Mohave he said that lake is starting to get a bathtub ring. Wonder how long before Havasu. If things don't get wet soon i'm afraid it won't be long before we have a water war. Hope and pray.

  • @JohnsonWhat28
    @JohnsonWhat28 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video! I want to hit the road!

  • @Expressionistix
    @Expressionistix 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I lived down here for years and even with the water the desert is extremely harsh and desolate. The Mojave desert is mostly scrub, palo verde and mesquite trees and the brittle bush that pops yellow flowers. The river basin that includes Bullhead City, Lake Havasu, Parker, and Yuma are one of the hottest inhabited areas in the country manly due to the low elevations in the river valley.

    • @williambergman3840
      @williambergman3840 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah it looks too hot n desolate to me also! I gotta have some trees n greenery! It would be beautiful if there were some trees😉

  • @johncarr8658
    @johncarr8658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Russ,I grew up in Parker in the early 1970's we lived at Big River,Ca.Went to school by parker dam but the school & older homes are gone now,Which I saw from your video... I am older and disable now and could never get back there!! Russ Could you PLEASE do a video on all of Big River so I can see how it has changed since the mid 70's? I Lived On Yakima Trail off of Del Rey Drive Please!!! Thank You... Joe

  • @lindahoudek9855
    @lindahoudek9855 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like the style of the dam. Very scenic and rugged area. Enjoyed the videos of the Grand Canyon. Thanks Russ!

  •  3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greetings from Munich, Germany. I do know a lot of places you're roaming and i enjoy to re-visit those. I once rushed through this Parker dam stretch on my way to Sedona but shall add it to my list written in bold letters. (I did stay in Lake Havasu City over night but was a bit underwhelmed). I am not into RVing, staying in Hotels. Need to check out the options. Thanks for all those little video gems and keep on truckin'

  • @danofiremano
    @danofiremano 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    There's a Real 3-Hole Golf Course there?!? WoW!!!

  • @ironwoof5329
    @ironwoof5329 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey I used to camp at Davis Dam . I can't believe how all that has built up!

  • @foxiedogitchypaws7141
    @foxiedogitchypaws7141 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We came across the top near Flagstaff the end of May and had snow, then dropped down to Chandler and it was 40 degrees warmer. It's beautiful there. Home stomping grounds. You have some friends right in Tucson Russ if you ever need a place to park for free! RVer too.

  • @jamesmurphy1480
    @jamesmurphy1480 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to Deliver food down there to the grocery stores and convenient stores milk ice cream some canned goods are used to be a pizza joint right when you got off the road there but I don’t know if it’s there anymore

  • @redc8783
    @redc8783 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use to work at the Met Water on the Kallie side the Spring’s had a good bar and restaurant for sure.

  • @danjacobsen7645
    @danjacobsen7645 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Which side is more scenic? California or Arizona side? Thanks!

    • @rvertv
      @rvertv  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      California

  • @milehighkit4725
    @milehighkit4725 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another like for Russ!!

  • @LovelyLady1111
    @LovelyLady1111 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, thanks so much for sharing! What is the place called at 4:40 where you can get a couple free nights if you listen to their presentation? And do you have to be 25 for that? Thanks.

  • @glennmorrell4907
    @glennmorrell4907 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    TY Russ for adding another destination to my bucket list, that is an amazing lake…BTW Russ have you ever been to Needles CA to check out the Sam Kinison statue…I saw it a number of years ago.

  • @monkeybarmonkeyman
    @monkeybarmonkeyman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You been up to the old plateau areas sort of east/northeast of Phoenix, where they had the sheep/cattle wars? Pleasant Valley I think? It's pretty dang nice up that way as well. Arizona is, for my money, the best state out west. You are roughly five hours from the ocean, five hours from Mexico, five hours from the snowy mountains in winter and of course when you're in the valley, well you're in the valley.

  • @chuckstith838
    @chuckstith838 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The first flea market was last week. I have a home about 2 miles east of the casino on deeded property. Quit giving away my secret fishing spots Russ. Enjoy

  • @seebreannarowdscrosshere6312
    @seebreannarowdscrosshere6312 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's too bad it's so hot in the summer!!!

  • @jimlundy2416
    @jimlundy2416 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe next time take a trip out to the desert bar … just outside of Parker…

  • @gordonyow
    @gordonyow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What brand model number is your done, I like to get one, shows are Great.

  • @LockerMart
    @LockerMart 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Helpful if you add maps at end of vid so they can be observed for more than a few second s.

  • @danbailey96
    @danbailey96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It looks like post apocalypse landscape

  • @nitrohanktoursamerica5047
    @nitrohanktoursamerica5047 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would have liked to see the Parker BLM strip on thr CA side.

  • @ExploringCanadaInfo
    @ExploringCanadaInfo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why is it called the Bill Williams river?

  • @johnwilkinsonkay-ig5og
    @johnwilkinsonkay-ig5og ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember that the daughter of singer Johnny Tillotson died in Parker

  • @softdorothy
    @softdorothy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not disappearing like Lake Powell?

  • @calscottoh
    @calscottoh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm still here

  • @MrBoondocker247
    @MrBoondocker247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I get quite the kick out of it everybody's complaining about a lack of water in the desert they need more water from the Colorado and here we have golf courses greener than heck in the middle of the desert using how much water for what?

    • @danjacobsen7645
      @danjacobsen7645 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you were a golfer you would appreciate the green grass. It’s pretty much needed. I’m sure you have interests that use up resources.

  • @kenweberg959
    @kenweberg959 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So Russ did you buy your electric bike and if so how do you like it. Gonna try and leave Yuma and head over this month

  • @MrR6guy
    @MrR6guy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome ! ....Till you got in California BOO! Ive done AC servicing on some of those houses @ the 13.30 mark, Giant sliding glass double doors and a step down right to the owners dock! Nice!

  • @aceyorba
    @aceyorba 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Approx 1300 miles of off road trails in this area most on BLM land

  • @debbiekelsey5529
    @debbiekelsey5529 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is the Parker Dam Boat Ramp

  • @nunyabizznizz7326
    @nunyabizznizz7326 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Havasu is closed!...lol

  • @buckwheatsofia
    @buckwheatsofia 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s next???❤️

  • @larryjackson8675
    @larryjackson8675 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wheres the drought?

  • @gordonyow
    @gordonyow 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    drone was misspell

    • @rcstann
      @rcstann 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "MISSPELLED" was misspelled .