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We put out our welcome mat every day. Mild winters and temperate summers make Yuma an ideal destination for all your vacation needs. We offer a variety of recreational and cultural attractions. Enjoy our soothing waters or lush golf courses, our diverse selection of restaurants and shopping boutiques and our natural wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Excerpt from http://www.visityuma.com

Attractions
Yuma Territorial Prison State Park Yuma Crossing State Historic Park Yuma Valley Railway Adair Park Century House Museum Cocopah Indian Museum Roxaboxen Park St. Thomas Mission	Center of the World Colorado King I Paddleboat/River Tours Imperial Date Gardens Imperial National Wildlife Refuge Kofa National Wildlife Refuge The Peanut Patch Picacho State Recreation Area Yuma Proving Grounds Heritage Center Yuma Landing

Prehistoric Sites
The Yuma area offers extra-ordinary insights into the ancient cultures of the American Southwest. Desert hikes provide opportunities to discover primitive earth figures, also known as geoglyphs or intaglios. These rare and unique archeological sites are found only in the driest deserts of North and South America.

Only two such areas exist in the world: one along the Colorado and Gila Rivers in California and Arizona, the other in the Acama Desert of southern Peru and northern Chile. Earth figures were created when primitive civilizations scraped off the darker surface gravel of the desert pavement to reveal a lighter subsoil. The Blythe Intaglios are located 15 miles north of Blythe, California, just off Highway 95. This site is situated on two mesas and features six distinct figures. The largest human figure measures 171 feet from head to toe, and may have been created more than 2,000 years ago.

An outstanding petroglyphs site in the area is the Painted Rock Petroglyphs Site. Located on public land managed by BLM, the petroglyphs have been scratched into a hill composed of basaltic boulders next to the Gila River. Many well-known events in Arizona's history occurred near the Petroglyphs Site, including the expedition of Juan Batista de Anza, the Mormon Battalion crossing and the Butterfield Overland Mail Stagecoach route. To get there exit I-8 at Painted Rock Dam Road (exit 102), 100 miles east of Yuma. Travel north on Painted Rock Dam Road 10.7 miles to Rocky Point Road. The Painted Rock Petroglyphs Site is 0.6 miles west. Facilities include picnic and camping areas. During October through April, a campground host is on site. Painted Rocks Petroglyphs Site is shown on most Arizona road maps as Painted Rocks State Parks. For fee information call (623) 580-5500

Martinex Lake
Martinez Lake Resort was started in 1955 as a fishing camp and has expanded over the last 45 years into a year-round resort that caters to sightseers, fisherman, rockhounds, boaters, hunters,water and jet skiers,Immediately to the north of Martinez Lake is the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge that encompasses 25,125 acres and fronts both sides of the Colorado River for 30 miles. The refuge is a stopover for migratory birds, with some 235 species of all types spotted over the years.

For the fisherman, there are hundreds of miles of shoreline on lakes and channels within a short distance of the lake, serving as home to Bigmouth Bass, Catfish, Bluegill, Tilapia and Striped Bass. For water enthusiasts, water skiing and jet skiing. Your resource for all your needs in enjoying this marvelous part of the world is the Martinez Lake Resort. Boat, canoe and kayak rentals are available, as well as fishing and pontoon boats. All your fishing needs, to include licenses, tackle, and live bait, are available at their convenience store. Waterfront homes and coaches are available for daily, weekly or monthly rental. Travel to Martinez Lake is easy. Take Hwy 95 north approximately 22 miles. Turn left onto Martinez Lake Road, go 10 miles and follow the sign. For information call (928) 783-0253

River Tours
There are few places in the world where you can spend a day traveling the cool waters of a river while viewing the natural wonders of a desert. Of the many pleasures you can experience with our river, two distinct and unique options await you: Yuma River Tours and Colorado King I Paddle Boat. History comes alive on the Colorado River as the Knowlton family narrates jet boat tours through scenic wilderness filled with history and bird watching. Yuma River Tours offers a variety of packaged tours for individuals or groups. A day trip to Norton's Landing runs from 9:00a.m. to 2:30p.m. with several stops at historical sites, including lunch at Norton's Landing. The Drapper Deluxe runs from 9:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., includes lunch, and stops along the way at the Imperial Wildlife Refuge, old ranch sites, as well as the adventures offered in the standard day trip. You can even take a custom 3-hour lunch tour, or private charter for your group.

Open year round. Step aboard the Colorado King I Paddle Boat and begin a river adventure with Captain Ron and his crew. Group dining cruises and weddings are among the popular uses of this fascinating paddle boat. Light snacks and sodas available on board. Both river experiences launch from Fisher's Landing. Take Hwy 95 north approximately 22 miles to Martinez Lake Road, turn left and go 10 miles to Fisher's Landing. Both operations are located behind Olsen's store. For more information call: Yuma River Tours (928) 783-4400, Colorado King I Paddle Boat (928) 782-2412.

Rockhounds
The geological conditions and formations in and around Yuma make this region a must for avid or casual rockhounding. North of Yuma is Adair Range, where you can explore for quartz, sandstone, conglomerate and shales. Further north towards Quartzsite is Crystal Hill, which offers many interesting finds, including quartz crystals. Drive west past the enchanting sand dunes and discover the broken and complex features associated with the San Andreas Fault, as well as features associated with fault structures. Close by around the Salton Sea volcanic eruptions, pumice and obsidion can be viewed. To the east of Yuma, near the town of Wellton, drive south to view volcanic cones and eruptive features, or travel north to the Kofa Mountains where mammoth fossils have recently been discovered.

Throughout the Yuma region minerals such as quartz, azurite, malachite, selenite and calcite await your discovery. Examples of semi-precious gemstones are agates, jasper, onyx, and apache tears. Most areas where small treasures can be found are accessible only by sturdy vehicles, often requiring 4-wheel drive. Certain areas are restricted when it comes to rockhounding. It is a good idea to check land ownership when planning a rockhounding trip. In the Yuma area call or write: Bureau of Land Management 2555 East Gila Ridge Road Yuma, AZ 85365 (928) 317-3200

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