IN THIS REGION Fredonia, Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Parker, Yuma ARIZONA’S WEST COAST Area Highlights POWERHOUSE VISITOR CENTER, KINGMAN Originally the Desert Power & Water Co. Electric Power Plant in 1907, today this center is a hub for the history and culture of the Mother Road, housing the Arizona Route 66 Museum, Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum and the Carlos Elmer Gallery, which displays scenic highway photography. 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 just 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 bring your own to dock at one of the lively riverfront bars and eateries. SKYWALK AT 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. MOHAVE MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ARTS, KINGMAN Immerse yourself in the past at this diverse museum, where you’ll delve into Mohave County’s mining history and ghost towns, peruse portraits of United States Presidents and First Ladies, and learn about the area’s first inhabitants, from numerous tribes of American Indians to railroaders and ranchers. PIPE SPRING NATIONAL MONUMENT, FREDONIA With life-sustaining water, Pipe Spring has provided refuge for wildlife, 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 pho-tographs 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. Powerhouse Visitor Center, Kingman Skywalk at Eagle Point, Grand Canyon West Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, Yuma THIS PAGE, TOP TO BOTTOM: KINGMAN OFFICE OF TOURISM; GCW; ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS; FACING PAGE: KERRICK JAMES 65
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