Parker Dam spans the Colorado River between Arizona and California, 155 miles downstream from Hoover Dam. Built between 1934 and 1938 by the Bureau of Reclamation, Parker Dam is operated with Hoover and Davis Dams to bring water and power benefits to residents of the lower Colorado River Basin.
Parker, AZ LandmarksThis monument marks the site of the Poston War Relocation Center where 17,867 persons of Japanese ancestry were interned during World War II. History of the Center is inscribed into the monument and at an information kiosk on the property.
Parker, AZ MonumentsThe "Ahakhav Tribal Preserve is a serene wetlands and backwater area of the River. The Preserve has been make possible through the efforts of the CRIT Education Department, who are returning the area to its natural habitat. It currently consists of 1,253 acres of wilderness area and a 3.5
Parker, AZ Nature PreservesThe Colorado River Indian Reservation is unique in the sense that it is occupied by four (4) distinct tribal groups:
Parker, AZ MuseumsWith its majestic rock cliffs; its ribbon of cool water running through classic Sonoran Desert; and its cattail-filled marsh harboring rails and waterfowl, Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge offers a little bit of something for both wildlife and people.This 6,105
Parker, AZ Wildlife RefugesThe "Ahakhav Tribal Preserve is a serene wetlands and backwater area of the River. The Preserve has been make possible throug...
Camels and more, home to over 20 species of animals, Saihati Camel Farm is a working breeding facility. Open to the public f...
There is an scattering of old landmarks around Quartzsite, but the big attraction is the grave of Hadji Ali (Hi Jolly), the A...
Built on the grounds of the original Mission founded by Father Garces in 1780, the Mission is a reminder of the long history ...