Buckskin Mountain State Park, located 12 miles north of Parker on Arizona Highway 95, is another one of the state’s most scenic locales. Spectacular views of the river and surrounding mountain ranges are available from any number of hiking trails and campsites.

Gated townhouse and condominium developments make ideal second homes. Part-time resident homeowners are drawn to communities with controlled access gates. With property exterior, landscaping, and common areas maintained by a Home Owner’s Association, residents don’t have the upkeep that a similarly priced single-family home requires.