ARIZONA’S WEST COAST You’ll find everything from endangered razorback sucker fish and Yuma clapper rail to Sonoran pronghorn and 40 species of butterflies. Each refuge’s unique ecosystem welcomes resident and migratory creatures off all kinds. The Camel Farm , though a little less wild, plays host to more than 25 animal species, including its namesake, along with more exotic creatures like coatimundis, Fennec foxes and kangaroos. This family-friendly destination in Yuma is a must for the kiddos and fun for adults, too. BY CAITLIN ROW The Camel Farm, Yuma Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, Yuma Craft Beverages From small-batch spirits to craft beers, the West Coast region has a beverage to suit your style. BY SUZANNE WRIGHT WET YOUR WHISTLE Desert Diamond Distillery, Kingman Yuma, the sunniest city in the coun-try, is home to a downtown brewery that takes its name from the historic territorial prison located a mile away: Prison Hill Brewing Co. , where wittily named selections include Jailbait Blonde and Incrimination IPA. In Lake Havasu City, pull up a chair at Barley Bros. Restaurant & Brewery , where you can enjoy an ale, lager or stout to wash down wood-fired calzones or pizzas. Also here is Hangar 24 Craft Brewing , serving up burgers, sandwiches and pints of Chocolate Bomber chocolate porter, Orange Wheat brewed with local oranges, and a roster of unique limited releases. Just a few minutes from famed Route 66 is Stetson Winery , the high-desert winery in Kingman, where a lineup of both red and white wines are available for tasting. Also in Kingman, you’ll find desert-inspired agave rum, whiskey and vodka at Desert Diamond Distillery inside the Airport Industrial Complex. Tours and tastings are offered, so stop by to get a behind-the-scenes peek at the production process and a sampling of their spirits. Prison Hill Brewing Co., Yuma 62 VISITARIZONA.COM TOP TO BOTTOM: PAIGE LINEBERRY; COURTESY OF VISIT YUMA; DESERT DIAMOND DISTILLERY; COURTESY OF VISIT YUMA Animal Kingdom Want to take a walk on Arizona’s wild side? Grab your binoculars and delight in Mother Nature at three designated wilderness preserves: Havasu National Wildlife Refuge in Topock, Kofa National Wildlife Refuge in Yuma and Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge in Lake Havasu City.
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