IN THIS REGION Fredonia Kingman Lake Havasu City Parker Yuma ARIZONA’S WEST COAST Area Highlights LAKE HAVASU White sandy beaches, brilliant red mountains, teal waters—this reservoir is a col-orful oasis in the desert. Pitch a tent or bring your RV to enjoy waterfront camping, rent a boat or personal watercraft to zoom along the lake’s surface, or kick back at one of the waterfront bars and restaurants. COLORADO RIVER Winding along the borders of Arizona, California and Nevada, this iconic waterway is ideal for a guided whitewater rafting trip, cruising along in a jetboat or just paddling through the canyons in a kayak. Rent a boat at one of the marinas, or dock your boat at one of the lively riverfront bars and eateries. SKYWALK & EAGLE POINT , GRAND CANYON WEST Feel your heart pound with exhilaration as you walk along the horseshoe-shaped glass bridge that curves over the edge of a 4,000-foot cliff and into the expanse of the Grand Canyon. Then, explore Hualapai, Navajo, Plains, Hopi and Havasupai structures. YUMA TERRITORIAL PRISON STATE HISTORIC PARK , YUMA Once housing an array of law breakers—including notorious stagecoach robber Pearl Hart—this historic prison dates back to the Gold Rush era. See the original cell-blocks, guard tower and entrance gate, and be sure to view the video presentation and authentic artifacts at the museum. KINGMAN RAILROAD MUSEUM , KINGMAN Immerse yourself in railroad history at this 1907 Santa Fe Railway depot, where you’ll find model train displays, authentic tools and artifacts, railroad memorabilia and a library filled with books about trains and history. PIPE SPRING NATIONAL MONUMENT , FREDONIA With life-sustaining water, Pipe Spring has provided refuge for wild-life, the Kaibab Paiute Indians and west-bound pioneers. Explore the exhibits at the Pipe Spring National Monument – Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians Visitor Center and Museum, and take a guided tour of Winsor Castle, a fortified ranch house built by Mormon ranchers in the 1870s. COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES (CRIT) MUSEUM , PARKER Glimpse into the lives, history and culture of local tribes— including Mohave, Chemehuevi, Hopi and Navajo—through exhibits, cultural artifacts and historic photographs housed at this museum. BUCKSKIN MOUNTAIN STATE PARK , PARKER Nestled in a crook of the Colorado River where the border of Arizona meets California, this lush park is surrounded by jagged mountains. Gather friends or family for waterfront camping and boating, or to explore a network of hiking trails offering picturesque views. MR. D’Z ROUTE 66 DINER , KINGMAN With black-and-white checkerboard flooring and teal and cotton candy-pink booth seating, this retro diner is a prime spot for pulling over on your Route 66 road trip, stepping back in time and filling up on nostalgic American dishes—think: hamburgers, fries, chili dogs, root beer floats and banana splits. Skywalk, Grand Canyon West Mr. D’z Route 66 Diner, Kingman TOP TO BOTTOM: GRAND CANYON RESORT; KINGMAN OFFICE OF TOURISM; ARIZONA STATE PARKS & TRAILS; FACING PAGE: GO LAKE HAVASU Buckskin Mountain State Park, Parker 61
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