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Like in every national and state institution there is an American flag (in a flag-pole) inside the Yuma Teritorial Prison State Historic Park. It's not so usual in some/many other countries at least in Europe.
No bags in hot summer except one for your camera, good (safe) pockets (or comfortable belt) instead. Small city rucksack for warm winter.
Light clothes (shorts, T-shirts, better too large :-) made of natural materials (cotton) for warm/hot days all year round.
Sweater/pullover and/or jacket for cold evenings/nights (from November till April).
Shoes? Oh, yes - you should have them :-). Sandals for city walking and/or good walking shoes for trails around (dangerous reptiles and insects possible).
Add sun glasses.
Check the 10-day forecast for Yuma:
National Weather Service
Good sun protection cosmetics with high UV filter - use them BEFORE you start to walk around in a sun. Be prepared for large contrasts between sun and shadow - sun filters recommended.
Tourist frige with ice cubes and cold beverages inside :-).
Along the Colorado River there's a short, easy trail. Leave your car at the parking lot right below the Yuma Prison (outside the prison), and walk towards the river. You will first see a muddy beach by the river and some BBQ tables. Keep pressing on and you'll walk beneath the Ocean-to-Ocean Highway Bridge, and there are more BBQ tables on the grass. This is a great spot to photograph the bridge. Further west you eventually reach Yuma Crossing.
The attached photo was taken from Yuma Prison. Enlarge the photo to see the activities on the Colorado River, including some kayakers, some sun-tanners, and a guy trying to wade the shallow water of Colorado to the other side.
We could see this place on the hill from Yuma prison. We crossed the river to take a closer look. This was as close as we got because the gates were locked. It is part of the old Fort Yuma on the California side.
This interesting poster can be found in the quartermaster depot warehouse. It's more than 150 years old. Back then you can ship your goods between Yuma and San Francisco in 12 days by way of steamboats connecting at the mouth of Colorado River. Not sure if they had FedEx or UPS.
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Address: 2151 S. 4th Avenue, Yuma, Arizona, 85364, United States
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