29 Around here, the sunlight is as bold as you are, warming the shoulders and freckling the faces of farmers, travelers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Here’s to poolside lounging and sleeping soundly — the way that only a sunny afternoon can provide. ¿Lo entiendes? With everything under the sun at your fingertips, how will you soak up every minute in Yuma? Sunlight seekers, start here: Mittry Lake • Visit West Wetlands Park for acres of walking trails, rustic swimming spots and river floating. Look up the Yuma River Tubing & Float Down Company and reserve your seat for tubing trips up to 5 miles long. • For a swimming spot with iconic views and river access, opt for Gateway Park. With paved walking trails and a playground, jump into the Colorado River and backstroke under the glow of the Ocean-to-Ocean Highway Bridge. • Catch sweeping desert vistas, spring wildflowers and Arizona's only native palm trees at Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. • Peruse the patio of Cafecito, a charming coffee shop in Historic Downtown Yuma and join the ranks of tropical plants photosynthesizing in the sunshine from planters made of upcycled dressers, cupboards and vintage television sets. • As long as you’re in the neighborhood, why not wander through the shops in Historic Downtown Yuma? Enjoy public art, craft beer and boutique businesses while overhead misters keep you cool. • Lounge in an inner tube down a lazy river pool at Quechan Casino Resort or Waylon’s Water World. Certified SUNLIGHT SEEKER 26-31 IF YOU SCORED POINTS Soak up every minute. Aprovecha cada momento. Watch the video: Yuma claims the Guinness World Record for most hours of yearly sun. In March, days hover above 80 degrees.
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