Quartzsite was established in 1867 on the site of Old Fort Tyson. Historic and scenic areas include Crystal Hill, Tyson Tanks, Tyson Wells Museum and the Hi Jolly Monument, Castle Dome Peak.

Quartzsite, Arizona is considered the "Meeting Place" in the winter for thousands of RVers. Each winter Quartzite swells in population due to well over a million visitors, most of whom converge on the small town in a wave of RVs during the winter months. This is true Arizona snowbird country

Not since they began recording in 1959 has there been any snow ever recorded falling in this area. In the summer you will only see flat desert, some roadside businesses, tumbleweeds and wide open spaces.

A Quartzsite special attraction is that it has been a rock-hound's paradise since the 1960's. Eight major gem and mineral shows as well as vendors of raw and handcrafted merchandise peddle their wares to snowbirds, collectors and enthusiasts. The town hosts an annual rock and mineral show that attract more than 850,000 people.

Parker, Arizona located along the Mighty Colorado River, features year round fun and activities for young and old. Recreational boating and swimming during summer along with OHV trails and off-road racing in winter just to name a few. Specialized local shops and a variety of dining and lodging choices make Parker a "gem" of western Arizona.

Created between Parker Dam, the world’s deepest dam and Headgate Rock Dam, this boating capital of the Southwest offers as much water fun as you can handle. Jet ski, water skiing, canoeing, camping and great fishing. And when you get hungry, just pull-up to the many waterfront establishments.

Each year the community hosts an international inner tube race in mid-June. It attracts hundreds of dedicated tubers, who travel along the 7 miles in a variety of outlandish outfits.