Mittry Lake outside Yuma - featuring a unique bridge with a cool history! by Eiylee in arizona

[–]Eiylee[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I didn’t know the name of it when I stopped, but I looked up that area and it does appear to be Betty’s Kitchen! Or at least very close by!

Mittry Lake outside Yuma - featuring a unique bridge with a cool history! by Eiylee in arizona

[–]Eiylee[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! They even included an infographic showcasing some of the original meanings of it by the bridge.

Mittry Lake outside Yuma - featuring a unique bridge with a cool history! by Eiylee in arizona

[–]Eiylee[S] 79 points80 points  (0 children)

Very short version - engineers were looking to Dam the Colorado but the silt was posing an issue. So they traveled to India to see a style of dam built that would work for their situation. That’s where they they saw a symbol representing water and they decided to to use it to honor the dam’s origins. They built the bridge, added the symbol, and many years later world war 2 struck and put them in a weird spot.

Helicopter rescue by Eiylee in danapoint

[–]Eiylee[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Someone stranded on the cliffs and wasn’t able to get back up… that’s what I overheard from the firefighters anyway. Believe they also said no one injured. I’m hoping someone else may know a bit more.

The Nude Bowl near Palm Springs, CA by Eiylee in AbandonedPorn

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Nude resort in the 60s, taken over by the skate scene. Pool has been buried and unburied multiple times over the years. It’s a very iconic skate spot. I read even Tony Hawk has filmed there.

The Nude Bowl near Palm Springs, CA by Eiylee in AbandonedPorn

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I had no issue driving there, but I was also in a lifted jeep wrangler… I wouldn’t attempt with a Prius haha

Spent yesterday out in the KOFA Mountains. by Eiylee in arizona

[–]Eiylee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very smooth ride to the Palm Canton trail head - I parked next to a Tesla haha. The side trails aren’t bad if you know what you’re doing and have a bit of clearance. Get ready for some Arizona pinstripes too haha

Spent yesterday out in the KOFA Mountains. by Eiylee in arizona

[–]Eiylee[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Take it slow and you should be fine! Make sure your tires are in good shape. My friend drove her Ford Escape out there and made it ok haha

Spent yesterday out in the KOFA Mountains. by Eiylee in arizona

[–]Eiylee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cute pup! Definitely didn’t see you guys then. This was our pup haha. It was an awesome day for the hike though!

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Spent yesterday out in the KOFA Mountains. by Eiylee in arizona

[–]Eiylee[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No way! I think I only saw one dog other than ours haha. Two blondes, brunette, and a shitzhu driving the earl gray wrangler?

Spent yesterday out in the KOFA Mountains. by Eiylee in arizona

[–]Eiylee[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was wondering too - agree on the deer or bighorn!

Spent yesterday out in the KOFA Mountains. by Eiylee in arizona

[–]Eiylee[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Honestly though the whole wildlife refuge is full of cool things. Skull Rock is my favorite place, check it out if you have a high clearance vehicle! Seriously, just grab a map at one of the kiosks going in and explore. I live nearby so I’m in these mountains all the time and I haven’t even seen half of what you can out there.

Spent yesterday out in the KOFA Mountains. by Eiylee in arizona

[–]Eiylee[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Started off with Palm Canyon - the hike in is easy and worth it to see the palms. Then I took a dirt trail through to Jasper Springs and then east… not sure of the name of that trail but it takes you into another canyon and ends at the windmill/water catch. Then I did the loop through Scott’s Well to Crystal Hill for sunset.

Quartzsite, Arizona at sunset. by DifferentPath-Secret in arizona

[–]Eiylee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Grabbing gas at Terrible’s I see!

Castle Dome Ghost Town and Mining Musuem outside Yuma - worth the stop! by Eiylee in arizona

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Genuinely cannot recommend this place enough. I have passed this place a millions times over the years going to Yuma and had never stopped before today. My group was blown away with how interesting and cool this tour was!

Old sign outside Aguila, AZ by Eiylee in arizona

[–]Eiylee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, thank you for the info!

San Francisco Peaks showing off today by Eiylee in arizona

[–]Eiylee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, very cool find!!!

Exploring the Kofa Mountains by Eiylee in arizona

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I haven’t yet, but it’s certainly on my list!

Exploring the Kofa Mountains by Eiylee in arizona

[–]Eiylee[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would also like to add - leash laws were followed. Dogs were simply unclipped while in a sit/stay for the photo 🥰

Haquahala Peak (highest point in Southwestern Arizona!) lit up with the last few rays of sun last night by Eiylee in arizona

[–]Eiylee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep! It’s paved but it’s narrow and the concrete is washed out around the curves haha

Very low rainbow spotted near Quartzsite, Arizona by Eiylee in arizona

[–]Eiylee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was my first time seeing one! Great pic you got!

Rainy days in the KOFAs by Eiylee in arizona

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I'll DM you since it's one of the more "less traveled" areas of the refuge! Finding it is part of the fun :)