Kingman Highlights
Hualapai Mountains
Situated just off historic Route 66 between the Hualapai Mountains and the Colorado River, Kingman, Arizona, is a hidden gem in the Sonoran Desert. The views obtained from this spot are unmatched and absolutely magical.
Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area
This gorgeous destination in Kingman, Arizona, spans over 37 miles of scenic trails for hikers, bikers, and equestrians. A particular favorite is the Monolith Garden Trail that meanders through Mojave Desert vegetation and unique volcanic rock formations.
Bullhead City, Arizona and Laughlin, Nevada
White Cliffs Senior Living is just down the road from Bullhead City on the Colorado River and its sister city, Laughlin, Nevada. These quaint, scenic, and bustling towns offer everything you could possibly want from dramatic views of the Colorado River and Lake Mohave, to fine cuisine and shopping, to year-round gaming entertainment at nine Vegas-style resorts. There is also the famous Colorado River Museum, numerous golf courses, and many local parks and trails to enjoy. Head out for the best of city living within this gorgeous natural setting. Explore and take photos!
A History of Kingman, Arizona
Kingman, Arizona, resides in a natural basin surrounded by basaltic hills. The town was originally established as a railroad town. In October 1857, a lieutenant Edward Fitzgerald Beale, surveying a wagon road with his experimental Camel Corps (yes, you read that right) made their way through the hot desert to what would later become Kingman, Arizona. However, once the first settlers encountered hostile Indians, Fort Mojave was established on the Colorado River. Off-duty soldiers scouted the nearby hills and found gold and silver. In 1880, Lewis Kingman surveyed the area for the railroads. By 1883, the track was completed.
Today, the area around Kingman offers numerous attractions, including wineries, a wildlife park, and small unique communities. Kingman is a business destination with the Kingman Airport Industrial Park and the I-40 Industrial Corridor due west of the city. Recreation is abundant with golf courses, parks, hiking/biking, and off-road trail systems. Southeast of Kingman you’ll encounter beautiful Hualapai Mountain Park, operated by Mohave County. With an elevation of 6,700 feet, it’s a cool oasis flush with cabins, RV parks, campgrounds, picnicking, hiking, and even hosts several special annual events.
More than 1,000 miles of shoreline on the banks of the Colorado River are maintained by Mohave County, including Lakes Mead, Havasu, and Mohave, all of which are ideal for fishing, boating, swimming, and water sports.
