Monday, February 6 – We walked on the East Wetlands Trail this morning in Yuma, AZ.
This is a nice walking/biking trail that runs along the Colorado River. It appears to be a work in progress. Much of the trails, benches, informative signage, etc. is complete, but they continue to do work in the area expanding and improving things. A pretty nice park for the people of Yuma.
Herb Guenther Scenic Overlook.
One attraction along the path is the Prison Cemetery. It is in memory of the inmates who lost their life while serving their sentence at the Arizona Territorial Prison at Yuma. Of the 3,069 sentenced to the Prison, 111 met their death by disease, accident, murder, suicide and escape attempts.
Another historic site is the Ocean-to-Ocean bridge built in 1915. The Bridge was the first highway span over the lower Colorado River. It proved to be the crucial link that made a southern transcontinental highway possible.
Car bridge on the left; railroad bridge on the right.
After our walk along the river, we drove over to Old Town Yuma.
Many of the store fronts are closed or out of business, but the restaurants and bars seem to be doing a pretty good business.
Hotel Del Sol built in 1927, originally called the Hotel Ming, closed down in the 1970’s. It has fallen into disrepair and has been occupied only by squatters.
Hotel Del Sol (Hotel Of The Sun)
The Roundabout in the center of town.
There are several short plazas that led back to shops and wineries.
We stopped at the Prison Hill Brewery for a beverage and a little lunch. A nice place and pretty busy on a Monday afternoon.
There is artwork on many of the corners.
We met up with RV friends for dinner at Lutes Casino.
Not really a casino anymore, but they are famous for their good sandwiches. We weren't disappointed! Very good food and the interior of this place is nearly indescribable. All kinds of old movie posters, antiques, and one of a kind memorabilia. Stuff hanging everywhere.
First we have to get our photo taken.
We had a great dinner and a wonderful time with friends.
Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great day!
Thank you for sharing your pictures! Brought back lots of happy memories. Been to every place you showed. We also bought season tickets to many events at the Historic Yuma Theater and Arts Center ,https://www.lonelystreet.com/shows/2017-season
ReplyDeleteThe East Wetlands Trail looks very nice! I love it when cities build these kind of places. It certainly encourages people to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Good for Yuma!!
ReplyDeleteWe have checked out most of those places over the years and looks like we will back in that area again for a couple weeks. Sounds like you having too much fun.
ReplyDeleteWe have never been to Yuma. I keep thinking we will get there but haven't made it yet. Oh well. maybe next year.
ReplyDeleteYou saw so much more than when we were in Yuma about 6 or 7 years ago attending a Gypsy Journal Rally. All we managed to see was the Fairgrounds! Shame on us.
ReplyDeletebeautiful overlook. . .looked like a really great place to take a walk.
ReplyDeleteDa Boyz is one of our favorites. Lites is really chaotic inside but nice on the patio.
ReplyDeleteYou both look great in your new striped uniforms. Hopefully, they let you change out of them.
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