Semper Fi!!!
by spartan
One of the Marine Corps' premier aviation training bases, with access to 2.8 million acres of bombing and aviation training ranges, and superb flying weather, MCAS Yuma supports 80 percent of the Corps' air-to-ground aviation training. Each year, the air station hosts numerous units and aircraft from U.S. and NATO forces. The ideal weather and location along the Colorado River, make Yuma and the surrounding area an oasis in the southwestern Sonoran Desert with a bounty of superb recreational opportunities and water sports. Seasonal hunting and fishing abound in the fish and game rich Yuma area. Nestled in five square miles just southeast of Yuma, the air station is home to a number of tenant units including Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron-1, Marine Aircraft Group-13, Marine Wing Support Squadron-371, Marine Fighter Training Squadron-401, Marine Air Control Squadron-1 and Combat Service Support Detachment-16 (Courtesy of the USMC).
Original iron bunkbeds
by matcrazy1
These bunkbeds in Yuma Territorial Prison as on my picture were made in October 1901.
"This change from the old wooden became necessary in order to rid the Cell House of bed bugs which had become an intorelable nuisance"
Herbert Brown, Superintendent 1901.
Hmm... I preffered my King size bed in Yuma Inn Motel :-).
Palms in a Canyon
by Erika74
Palm Canyon is off of hiway 95 north of Yuma about 25 miles before Quartzite, AZ.
A short hike up the mountain, and you will see this spectacular view of some palm trees in the canyon. You can hike right into the canyon.
Don't they like flowers?
by matcrazy1
Hmm... the area of Yuma is dry all the year round and hot at least from May to October. So, there are not many wild flowers there. But there are quite many when people water them.
Those ones on my picture grew in front of Yuma Visitor Information Center. When I was taking a picture of that red flowers one (local?) women asked me whether I know the name of the flowers and she told me that they were called... I don't remember. Do you know? E-mal me, please.
From mehunt:
"In case you're still wondering, I believe the flowers are bougainvilleas"
Thank you.
Yuma Territorial Prison Visitor's Center
by Basaic
The Yuma Territorial Prison started when seven inmates were sent to the prison in July 1876. They were housed in cells they built thenselves. In the 33 years the prison operated 3069 prisoners, including 29 women, lived within the walls of the prison. The park is open from 8 AM to 5 PM daily except it closes at 2PM on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve. It is closed on Christmas Day. Entrance is $4 for 14 and up and free for 13 and below. Facilities include a visitor's center, a museum, a gift shop, a video room, picnic area and restrooms. They have a number of special events listed on the website.
Your first stop at the park should be the visitor's center where you can get informational brochures, but souvenirs, and pay the entrance fee.
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Flowers
Razorback Suckerfish
Parlor
Yuma Quartermaster Depot
