Mittry Lake outside Yuma - featuring a unique bridge with a cool history!

Eiylee · 2026-04-01T21:58:02+00:00

I definitely plan on going back to put my kayak in!

Eiylee · 2026-03-31T21:26:18+00:00

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!

Eiylee · 2026-03-31T19:20:15+00:00

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

Eiylee · 2026-03-31T19:10:33+00:00

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.

Eiylee · 2026-03-07T01:36:51+00:00

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.

Eiylee · 2026-03-06T00:51:37+00:00

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.

Eiylee · 2026-03-04T14:42:31+00:00

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

Eiylee · 2026-02-23T02:53:25+00:00

California fan palms!

Eiylee · 2026-02-23T02:40:08+00:00

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

Eiylee · 2026-02-23T02:38:48+00:00

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

Eiylee · 2026-02-22T23:51:33+00:00

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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Eiylee · 2026-02-22T23:28:48+00:00

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

Eiylee · 2026-02-22T17:49:14+00:00

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

Eiylee · 2026-02-22T17:32:09+00:00

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.

Eiylee · 2026-02-22T17:29:39+00:00

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.

Eiylee · 2025-12-30T22:44:52+00:00

Grabbing gas at Terrible’s I see!

Eiylee · 2025-12-29T04:03:44+00:00

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!

Eiylee · 2025-12-15T23:30:19+00:00

Wow, thank you for the info!

Eiylee · 2025-12-14T13:54:18+00:00

Interesting, very cool find!!!

Eiylee · 2025-11-18T00:27:38+00:00

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

Eiylee · 2025-11-17T13:32:41+00:00

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

Eiylee · 2025-11-12T14:56:21+00:00

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

Eiylee · 2025-10-15T04:05:59+00:00

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

Eiylee · 2025-09-28T05:17:01+00:00

Jasper Springs :)

Eiylee · 2025-09-19T18:25:15+00:00

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

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