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NOW HIRING: Educational Outreach Specialist!Love working with kids, being outdoors, and making learning fun? Yuma Crossi...
08/13/2026

NOW HIRING: Educational Outreach Specialist!

Love working with kids, being outdoors, and making learning fun? Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area is looking for an enthusiastic team member to join our Outdoor for Kids Field Trip Program!
Help bring Yuma’s history and natural environment to life for local 3rd–5th grade students through fun, hands-on field trips.

📍 Yuma’s historic parks & East Wetlands
📅 Part-time & seasonal | October–April
🗓️ Flexible schedule based on field trips
☀️ Hands-on, outdoor work
💚 Make a difference for Yuma’s youth!

Ready to join our team? APPLY TODAY!
👉 Apply here:
https://form.jotform.com/251816791184060

📞 916-761-8274
📧 [email protected]

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Connecting Rural Arizona & Sharing What We’ve Learned This past Friday, our Wetlands & Facilities Operations Manager, Je...
08/12/2026

Connecting Rural Arizona & Sharing What We’ve Learned

This past Friday, our Wetlands & Facilities Operations Manager, Jesus Melendrez, attended the Rural Arizona Policy Forum 2026 in Kingman, Arizona.

It was a great turnout, with a strong and engaged group of rural communities coming together to share ideas, challenges, and solutions. Our team was excited to be part of the conversation and share some of the unique challenges rural towns and cities face every day.

One of the biggest takeaways was hearing how communities across Arizona are turning challenges into opportunities and creating projects that have a lasting impact.

For us, that story is the Yuma East Wetlands.

What began as an effort to restore and protect our riverfront has grown into a valuable community asset that has helped attract visitors, support tourism, create recreational opportunities, and reconnect our community with the Colorado River.

We’re proud to share Yuma’s story and learn from communities across rural Arizona who are working every day to make their communities stronger.

07/29/2026

What an incredible summer!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended and supported our Summer Camp! We had an amazing time exploring the rich history of Yuma with all of our wonderful campers.

From creating fun historical crafts and discovering the stories that shaped our community to cooling off with exciting water play, every day was filled with smiles, laughter, and learning.

We hope our campers made new friends, created lasting memories, and left with a greater appreciation for Yuma's unique history. We can't wait to see everyone again next year!

Weekend Adventure Awaits!Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Spend the day exploring two of Yuma's most treasu...
07/24/2026

Weekend Adventure Awaits!

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Spend the day exploring two of Yuma's most treasured historic sites!

Discover the legendary Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park.
Learn about the rich history of the Colorado River at Colorado River State Historic Park.

Whether you're a local or visiting Yuma, history is waiting around every corner.

Which park are you visiting first? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Today is Social Media Giving Day!When you support the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, you're doing so much more th...
07/15/2026

Today is Social Media Giving Day!

When you support the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, you're doing so much more than preserving history—you're investing in the places that make Yuma unique.

As the nonprofit organization entrusted with managing and preserving three of Yuma's most treasured destinations, your support helps us care for:

Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park – Celebrating 150 years of history in 2026, this iconic landmark welcomes visitors from around the world and shares the stories that shaped the Old West.

Colorado River State Historic Park – Once the Quartermaster Depot that supplied military forts across the Southwest, today it preserves Yuma's rich military, transportation, and river history while offering educational exhibits and community events.

Yuma East Wetlands – A remarkable restoration success story, the wetlands provide wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation, environmental education, and a beautiful natural space for our community to enjoy.

Every donation helps us maintain, preserve, promote, and restore these incredible places while providing educational programs, family events, cultural celebrations, and opportunities for future generations to connect with Yuma's history and natural resources.

As we celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Yuma Territorial Prison, we're reminded that preserving our community's history is only possible because of people like you.

If you believe Yuma's history, culture, and natural beauty deserve to be protected for generations to come, we invite you to support our mission today.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/preserve-yumas-riverfront-history

Together, we're preserving the past, protecting the present, and inspiring the future. Every gift—large or small—makes a lasting impact.

💚Thank you for helping us preserve Yuma's history and protect its future.

Happy National Simplicity Day Today is all about slowing down, stepping outside, and appreciating the beauty of what’s s...
07/12/2026

Happy National Simplicity Day

Today is all about slowing down, stepping outside, and appreciating the beauty of what’s simple—and there’s no better place to do that than the Yuma East Wetlands.

Take a break from the noise and come enjoy peaceful walking trails, open skies, and the calming views of the Colorado River as it winds through Yuma.

Whether you’re out for a quiet stroll, birdwatching, or just looking for a moment to reset, the wetlands offer the perfect reminder that some of the best things in life are the simplest.

- Fresh air
- Natural wildlife
- River views
- Time to just be

Celebrate simplicity with us today at the Yuma East Wetlands—where nature does all the talking.

Yuma East Wetlands

FINAL THREE WEEKS OF SUMMER CAMP – SPOTS FILLING FAST!There’s still time to join the 2026 Summer Camp with the Yuma Cros...
07/06/2026

FINAL THREE WEEKS OF SUMMER CAMP – SPOTS FILLING FAST!

There’s still time to join the 2026 Summer Camp with the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, but only three weeks remain—and space is limited!

Hosted at the Colorado River State Historic Park, this hands-on camp is designed for children ages 5–12 and offers a one-of-a-kind blend of STEM learning, outdoor exploration, and local history experiences.

Each week features a unique theme, so campers can attend one session or sign up for multiple weeks without repeating activities.

🌞 What campers will experience:
River engineering and STEM challenges
Wetlands exploration at the Yuma East Wetlands
Interactive history at the Yuma Territorial Prison
Outdoor science, nature activities, and storytelling adventures

Camp runs in small-group, half-day sessions from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, creating a fun and engaging environment for every child.

With only three weeks left, these remaining sessions are expected to fill quickly—don’t miss your chance to be part of it!

👉 Register now:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ycnha-june-summer-camp
https://www.yumaheritage.com/events

Happy 4th of July from Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area!As we celebrate Independence Day, we reflect on our nation’s...
07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area!

As we celebrate Independence Day, we reflect on our nation’s history and look ahead to the upcoming 250th Anniversary of the United States—a milestone that will honor 250 years of American independence, resilience, and progress.

📍 The Colorado River State Historic Park and the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park will both be open for visitors to explore and enjoy during the holiday.

**Please note: Our main administrative office will be closed in observance of the 4th of July holiday.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Independence Day with family, friends, and community.

Great summer learning opportunity for local families — registration is OPEN, but spots are filling quickly for July sess...
07/02/2026

Great summer learning opportunity for local families — registration is OPEN, but spots are filling quickly for July sessions!

The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area is now accepting registrations for its 2026 Summer Camp, hosted at the Colorado River State Historic Park, for children ages 5–12.

If you missed June sessions, there’s still time to join the fun this July! We have three remaining weekly sessions packed with hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, and immersive experiences that bring Yuma’s history and environment to life.

Each week features a unique theme, so kids can join for one session or attend multiple weeks without repeating the same activities.

🌞 July Camp Sessions Include:
STEM and river engineering challenges
Wetlands exploration at the Yuma East Wetlands
Interactive history experiences at the Yuma Territorial Prison
Outdoor science, nature activities, and storytelling adventures

Camp highlights:

Hands-on engineering and science experiments
Outdoor exploration and nature-based learning
Interactive history and storytelling experiences
Small-group, half-day sessions (8:30 AM–12:30 PM)

Spots are limited and filling quickly for July—early registration is strongly encouraged.

👉 More information and registration:
https://www.yumaheritage.com/events
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ycnha-june-summer-camp

🚫 This is NOT OK. 🚫Every Monday, our crew cleans up trash left behind after the weekend. We love seeing people enjoy our...
06/29/2026

🚫 This is NOT OK. 🚫

Every Monday, our crew cleans up trash left behind after the weekend. We love seeing people enjoy our riverfront and parks—but what you bring in should leave with you.

This weekend, someone even dumped a mattress and drum barrels. Our parks are not a dumping ground.

Please help us keep these beautiful spaces clean by packing out your trash and disposing of large items properly.

Respect our parks. Respect our river. Respect our community.

Address

Yuma Crossing Bike Path (Colorado River Levee Multi-Use Path)
Yuma, AZ
85364

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19283735198

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