Yuma Travel Blog

Planning guides for the Territorial Prison, the winter snowbird season, the Colorado River corridor, and day trips out of Arizona's southwest corner.

Last updated: 2026-07-21

Family Travel

Yuma With Kids: A Family Travel Guide to Arizona's River Corner

Kid-friendly stops at the Territorial Prison and river wetlands, a sand dunes day trip, and seasonal tips for traveling with kids.

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History

Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area: A Riverfront Guide

The Quartermaster Depot, Gateway Park, Colorado River wetland restoration, and the walkable downtown-to-river district.

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Food & Drink

Yuma Food Guide: Sonoran Flavors, Date Shakes, and Local Farms

Sonoran and Mexican-influenced dining, date shakes, and how Yuma's winter-produce farms shape the local food scene.

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Outdoors

Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Near Yuma: Palm Canyon Guide

Palm Canyon's native fan palms, desert bighorn, backcountry access, and what to expect on a visit.

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History

Yuma Territorial Prison: A Visitor's Guide (2026)

What's on site at the 1876-1909 frontier prison, how it pairs with the Colorado River State Historic Park next door, and what to know before you go.

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Seasonal Guide

Best Time to Visit Yuma, AZ: Snowbird Season vs. Summer

Why the November-through-March snowbird window is the whole story, what the summer heat actually looks like, and how to pick your dates.

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Outdoor Recreation

Colorado River Things to Do Near Yuma, Arizona

River-history parks, birding wetlands, boating, and paddling along the stretch of the Colorado that made Yuma the crossing point of the Southwest.

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Day Trips

Yuma Day Trips: Sand Dunes, Kofa Refuge, and the Border

The Imperial Sand Dunes, Kofa National Wildlife Refuge's Palm Canyon, and a hedged, planning-only look at the San Luis border town.

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Day Trip

Imperial Sand Dunes Near Yuma, AZ: A Visitor's Guide

California's largest dune system, OHV riding, film history, and when to go to avoid the summer heat.

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Snowbird Guide

Yuma RV Parks and Snowbird Resorts: A Season Guide

How the Nov-March season works, what RV resorts typically offer, choosing an area, and why booking ahead matters.

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Things to Do

Things to Do in Yuma, Arizona: The Full Guide

A roundup of the Territorial Prison, the historic river crossing, the sand dunes, river outings, and agritourism.

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Local Culture

Yuma Winter Lettuce Country: Agritourism Guide

Why Yuma is called the Winter Lettuce Capital and what field-to-fork agritourism tours typically cover.

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Recreation

Yuma Winter Golf Guide: Snowbird Season Course Play

The snowbird golf scene, the general course landscape, and why November through March is peak season.

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Day Trip

Quartzsite Day Trip From Yuma: RV Shows and Gem Swaps

The winter RV gathering, gem and mineral shows, swap-meet culture, and the drive from Yuma.

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Outdoor Recreation

Yuma Birding Guide: Colorado River Wetlands in Winter

The Colorado River wetlands, riparian corridors, the East Wetlands restoration area, and winter as prime season.

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Day Trip

Los Algodones Day Trip From Yuma: What to Know First

The cross-border snowbird day trip -- passport rules, wait times, and why you should verify current CBP requirements.

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Itinerary

A 3-Day Yuma Itinerary: Prison, River, and a Day Trip

A day-by-day plan covering the Territorial Prison and Old Town, the river and agritourism, and a day trip out.

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Day Trip

Castle Dome Mines Museum: A Yuma Ghost Town Day Trip

A restored mining ghost town near Kofa -- what's on site, the unpaved road in, and pairing it with the refuge.

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Outdoor Recreation

Yuma Hiking Guide: Telegraph Pass and Desert Trails

Telegraph Pass, Gateway Park's riverfront paths, and Betty's Kitchen -- plus winter timing and heat safety.

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Travel Planning

Where to Stay in Yuma: A Neighborhood Guide

Historic Downtown near I-8, the Foothills snowbird area, and river-adjacent lodging -- how to choose.

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