🌱 Why locals quietly escape to Buckskin Mountain instead of crowded lakes

Hello Parker! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why locals quietly escape to Buckskin Mountain instead of crowded lakes

Also on today's calendar: ALA - Anthem South vs Parker and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Very windy; sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 92, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 62 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• You Won't Believe This Gorgeous Arizona State Park Has Been A Secret This Long (familydestinationsguide.com) — Buckskin Mountain State Park sits just south of Parker and offers locals easy access to sandy Colorado River beaches, camping, boating, and hiking without long drives or heavy crowds. The article walks you through what to expect in every season, from family-friendly water play and fishing to desert trails, wildlife sightings, and a tight-knit community of regular visitors who treat the park like a second neighborhood.
   

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📸 Around Parker

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Parker

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★ Featured events ★

Friday April 17

• Just Laugh @ Roadrunner Resort
  Roadrunner Resort and Floating Dock Bar, 7000 Riverside Dr, Parker
  9:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday April 17

• Poston Rotary Bill Chrismer Memorial Golf Tournament
  Parker Regional Chamber of Commerce & Tourism , 1217 S California Ave , Parker
  11:00 pm

Monday April 20

• La Paz County Board of Supervisor meeting
  Board of Supervisors Board room , 1108 Joshua Ave , Parker
  10:00 am
• ALA - Anthem South vs Parker
  Parker High School , 1600 S Kofa Ave , Parker
  5:30 pm

Tuesday April 21

• Parker Town Council Regular Meeting - Open to the Public
  Parker Town Council Chambers , 1314 11th Street , Parker
  6:00 pm

Thursday April 23

• Track @ Kingman High School
  Wallace Jr. High School , 4182 N Bank St , Kingman
  4:00 pm

Friday April 24

• Country Line Dance Lessons
  Parker Community Center , 1115 W 12th St , Parker
  10:00 am

Sunday April 26

• 1st Annual Autism Acceptance Event
  Blue Water Cinemas , 11378 Resort Dr , Parker
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday April 17

• Poston Rotary Bill Chrismer Memorial Golf Tournament
  Parker Regional Chamber of Commerce & Tourism , 1217 S California Ave , Parker
  11:00 pm

Monday April 20

• La Paz County Board of Supervisor meeting
  Board of Supervisors Board room , 1108 Joshua Ave , Parker
  10:00 am

Tuesday April 21

• Parker Town Council Regular Meeting - Open to the Public
  Parker Town Council Chambers , 1314 11th Street , Parker
  6:00 pm

Thursday April 23

• Track @ Kingman High School
  Wallace Jr. High School , 4182 N Bank St , Kingman
  4:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 1 week away!!!
  Register to attend or exhibit today and don't miss out on this great opportunity! Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC) invites high school… (Nextdoor )

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🗞 Nearby News

Lake Havasu City

• River Cities United Way to host Slider Safari Charity to fund food insecurities (thestandardnewspaper.online)
• Mohave College Kingman Campus Students Selected for 2026 All Arizona Academic Team (thebee.news)
• Lake Havasu City Earns 2025 Tree City USA Recognition For Urban Forestry And Community Livability (thebee.news)

Bullhead City

• Keep it in the family: Mother-daughter duo share workplace, nursing school graduation (mcknights.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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