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Free outdoor exhibit of a historic railway steam engine and the pivot plaza where the trains were turned around at the end of the tracks

State Park preserving the US army invasion logistics of the 19th century that took over control of the native Quetchan Indian lands from the Spanish-Mexican occupation.

Massive Prison complex dating back to the US military fort and establishment in the 19th century

A smooth concrete and sand/gravel trail circles around the East Yuma wetlands

Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park in Arizona preserves a notorious 19th-century prison. Established in 1876, it housed over 3,000 inmates in its 33-year history and was known for harsh conditions. Visitors can tour cellblocks, the guard tower, and museum exhibits detailing prison life. The park offers insights into the Old West's justice system and Arizona's frontier history in late 19th and early 20th centuries, making it a fascinating destination for history enthusiasts.

West Wetlands Park in Yuma, Arizona, is a 110-acre park situated along the Colorado River near downtown Yuma. The park features two sections: the Upper Bench, with a lake and picnic areas, and the Lower Bench, which boasts native vegetation and two sandy beaches: Centennial Beach and Playa Linda. Visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, hiking trails, and a hummingbird garden. There is also the the Stewart Vincent Wolfe Creative Playground for children. The Yuma Crossing Bike Path (Colorado River Levee Multi-Use Path) also starts near this park, making West Wetlands Park a great place to start or end a ride.

The Yuma East Wetlands, a collaborative effort involving the Heritage Area, Quechan Indian Tribe, City of Yuma, and Arizona Game and Fish Department, exemplifies successful desert Southwest wetlands restoration. Started in 2004, the project has revitalized nearly 400 acres from a former landfill and hobo camps into a diverse landscape of marshes, mesquite, cottonwood, and willows. This transformation has fostered habitats crucial for various wildlife species, including the endangered Ridgway's Rail (Yuma Clapper Rail) and successful breeding grounds for the endangered Yellow-Billed Cuckoo. There are nice, wide dirt paths through here, but they can be a little sandy.

This trail takes you along the Colorado River, the fifth largest in the United States, and then through a beautiful wetlands area. You'll have the chance to see a variety of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, owls, ducks, and cranes.