Yuma County, AZ

Arizona

Beautiful dark skies for Milky Way photography!
Beautiful dark skies for Milky Way photography!
Built in 1929 to span the Gila River this is the McPaul Suspension Bridge. It was made obsolete in 1968 when the River was diverted.
Interesting architecture near Yuma Foothills (January 2016).
This 800-foot-long suspension bridge spanned the Gila River when it was built in 1929, and was named McPhaul Bridge in honor of Henry Harrison McPhaul, "the only Yuma resident who ever became an Arizona Ranger." But it was considered to be too flimsy for modern traffic, and when a dam was built upstream in 1968 the river was diverted and the highway was rerouted over a much smaller bridge. This ultimately proved unwise, as a flood in 1993 destroyed the new bridge while the Bridge to Nowhere, with its broad span and high clearance, probably would have been just fine.

Popular cities in Yuma County

Yuma featuring street scenes
Yuma
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Shopping
A famous former prison, a ghost town full of mines and a bridge to nowhere convey the intriguing story of Dust Bowl pioneers.

Reasons to visit

  • Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park
  • Martinez Lake
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This is Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument at sunrise. Silhouetted is a Saguaro cactus.
Wellton
Known for Friendly people, Family-friendly and Dining
Experience relaxing Wellton: its desert views, food, and more!
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This is Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument at sunrise. Silhouetted is a Saguaro cactus.
Somerton
Known for Dining, Casinos and Family-friendly
Like dining out and casinos? Get away to relaxing Somerton!
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Prehistoric cliffs in Sierra de las Quijadas National Park, San Luis, Argentina. Arid desert landscape. Red sandstone canyon and valley.
San Luis
Known for Natural parks
Escape to San Luis! Enjoy its parks.
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Petroglyph Site, Near Gila Bend, Arizona
Dateland
Known for Archaeology and anthropology, Secluded and Deserts
Secluded Dateland awaits: its archaeology, desert views, camping, and more!
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Tacna
Tacna
Enjoy access to sights and activities in the surrounding area during your stay in Tacna.
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