March 2004 .............

Petrified Forest National Park: A surprising land of scenic wonders and fascinating science. The park features one of the world's largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood, the multi-hued badlands of the Chinle Formation known as the Painted Desert, historic structures, archeological sites, and displays of 225 million-year-old fossils. The park is 93,533 acres, with a recently expanded boundary increasing the acreage to 218,533 acres.

February 2004 .............

Lake Havasu City: London Bridge - Located on the Arizona shoreline of Lake Havasu where the London Bridge crosses over to a small island. The city was established after the Parker Dam was constructed and the lake formed. The lake is 45 miles long and is nestled along the foot of California's Chemehuevi Mountains, near I-40. It is managed by the BLM. The London Bridge is the focal point of Lake Havasu, it was moved there from London. Many people are surprised when they learn this is the original London Bridge and not a gimmick. The bridge began to sink into the River Thames and in 1968 the city of London decided to sell it for 2.5 million dollars to Robert McCullock, founder of Lake Havasu City (McCullock chain saws). It took three years to dismantle, mark each piece, ship and rebuild the bridge. Around the bridge is an English Village, filled with Tudor-style buildings and charming shops creating an atmosphere of Medieval England.

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