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Needles was founded in 1883 when the site was selected for building a railroad bridge over the Colorado River. It was named after the sharp peaks at the south end of the valley, which, in turn, were named by Lt. Amiel Weeks Whipple in 1854 during his survey for the railroad.
The Needles train depot and Harvey House has been of great importance to area history. Construction of this building began about 1906 and soon after fire destroyed the original wooden building. Because of the tragic aspects of the fire, the new building was constructed of concrete. The building was completed with landscaping in place in 1908. It was named "El Garces" in honor of Father Francisco Garces, a missionary who visited the area in 1776.
Located approximately 60 miles west of Needles (via I-40) in the Providence Mountains. These caverns are actually limestone caves that have stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone and other limestone formations of interesting shapes and sizes. Cavern tours, lasting an hour-plus are available to the public. The caverns are closed to visitors between Mid June and mid September
By boat, canoe, or kayak, Topock Gorge and Havasu Wildlife Refuge can provide a memorable experience for all ages. Located 17 miles south of Needles, Topok provides an awe-inspiring experience. Gaze at lava pinnacles, totems, and ancient hieroglyphics on the gorge's walls. Cattail, mesquite and arrowhead adorn the marsh and provide habitat for doves, quail, beaver and other species of wildlife, such as feral hog. The refuge covers 37,515 acres.
Dedicated in 1990, it contains a 25-foot competition size swimming pool, a 2 story high corkscrew slide that empties into a 3 and one half-foot separate pool, and a kiddy play area that features a wading pool with a fountain geyser, rain forest and fog trees.
A scenic 45 minute drive northeast from Needles, offers a wonderful day of diversion. Oatman merchants have been successful at keeping this famous gold mining center, as it was 90 years ago in its heyday.
The Needles train depot and Harvey House has been of great importance to area history. Construction of this building began about 1906 and soon after fire destroyed the original wooden building. Because of the tragic aspects of the fire, the new building was constructed of concrete. The building was completed with landscaping in place in 1908. It was named "El Garces" in honor of Father Francisco Garces, a missionary who visited the area in 1776.
Located approximately 60 miles west of Needles (via I-40) in the Providence Mountains. These caverns are actually limestone caves that have stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone and other limestone formations of interesting shapes and sizes. Cavern tours, lasting an hour-plus are available to the public. The caverns are closed to visitors between Mid June and mid September
By boat, canoe, or kayak, Topock Gorge and Havasu Wildlife Refuge can provide a memorable experience for all ages. Located 17 miles south of Needles, Topok provides an awe-inspiring experience. Gaze at lava pinnacles, totems, and ancient hieroglyphics on the gorge's walls. Cattail, mesquite and arrowhead adorn the marsh and provide habitat for doves, quail, beaver and other species of wildlife, such as feral hog. The refuge covers 37,515 acres.
Dedicated in 1990, it contains a 25-foot competition size swimming pool, a 2 story high corkscrew slide that empties into a 3 and one half-foot separate pool, and a kiddy play area that features a wading pool with a fountain geyser, rain forest and fog trees.
A scenic 45 minute drive northeast from Needles, offers a wonderful day of diversion. Oatman merchants have been successful at keeping this famous gold mining center, as it was 90 years ago in its heyday.
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