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Built on the grounds of the original Mission founded by Father Garces in 1780, the Mission is a reminder of the long history of the Quechan Indian Nation and Yuma. The present Catholic Mission Church was built in 1922 and is a replica of the original Mission that was destroyed during an Indian uprising in 1855.

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Imperial National Wildlife Refuge

Imperial National Wildlife Refuge protects wildlife habitat along 30 miles of the lower Colorado River in Arizona and California, including the last unchannelized section before the river enters Mexico. The river and its associated backwater lakes and wetlands covering 15,000

Yuma, AZ Wildlife Refuges

Yuma Crossing State Historic Park

The Quartermaster Depot was authorized by Congress in 1865 and served the entire Southwest as a material transfer and distribution point for troops stationed at the outposts of the Arizona Territory.

Yuma, AZ Railroad History

Yuma Territorial Prison State Park

Between 1876 and 1909, this penitentiary housed many of Arizona's most dangerous and notorious criminals. Famed in movies, literature and television, the remains of the prison are now Arizona'

Yuma, AZ State Parks


St. Thomas Mission

Built on the grounds of the original Mission founded by Father Garces in 1780, the Mission is a reminder of the long history of the Quechan Indian Nation and Yuma. The present Catholic Mission Church was built in 1922

Yuma, AZ Historic Churches

Things to do near Yuma, AZ

Saihati Camel Farm

Camels and more, home to over 20 species of animals, Saihati Camel Farm is a working breeding facility. Open to the public f...

BlueWater Resort and Casino

Las Vegas fun is available in Parker at the BlueWater Resort and Casino, a gaming enterprise of the Colorado River Indian Tri...

Ken Fovargue Community Park

Ken Fovargue Community Park, is one of Bullhead City's fastest-growing and most popular parks, largely because it houses Bull...

Bullhead City Hiking

Bullhead City offers some of the finest desert hiking in the world. From grapevine Canyon to Secret Pass, hikers are sure to ...

Quartzsite Gem and Mineral Club

The Quartzsite Gem and Mineral Club is the largest Gem and Mineral Club in the United States. It has a club house, workshop ...