KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
Eastbound and Westbound I-40: Take Andy Devine Exit 53. Go left 1 mile to Airway. Turn left on Airway, go 0.8 mile to Roosevelt St across from Coca-Cola warehouse. Turn right on Roosevelt.
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The Route 66 Passport is your ticket to turning the Mother Road into a full-on adventure. As you cruise from quirky roadside stops to historic towns, you can collect stamps at participating locations, each one marking a memory made along the way. It's part scavenger hunt, part time machine, and all about celebrating the stories, people, and places that make Route 66 legendary. Whether you're chasing neon signs, classic diners, or just that perfect stretch of open road, the Route 66 Passport gives you a fun reason to slow down, explore, and say you really did the Mother Road.
It is published by the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, protection, and promotion of both the surface, and the memories along Arizona's portion of Route 66. Proceeds from the sale of Passports benefit this cooperative marketing initiative.
Purchase an Arizona Route 66 Passport online or pick one up at the locations where stamps are given.
Open to the public Wednesday through Monday, 9 am to 5 pm (AZ time), closed Tuesdays. Embark on a wild journey through a picturesque 175-acre canyon in Valentine, AZ- the heart of Historic Route 66 . Just 20 minutes east of Kingman, AZ, you'll see in close range over 130 wild animals such as lions, tigers, wolves, bears, leopards, primates, and various wildlife indigenous to the beautiful Southwest. Experience a memorable hour and fifteen-minute safari hosted by a knowledgeable Keeper who will drive you through the park while sharing fun, interesting, and heart-felt accounts of how their beloved rescued animals came to call Keepers of the Wild home. You won't want to miss the daily Guided Feeding Tour at 3:30pm to witness the big cats and carnivores devour their dinner just feet away! History: Founder Jonathan Kraft had long established himself as a producer, creator, and performer in Las Vegas when he acquired two tiger cubs for a production. His work with wild animals included movies, TV shows, commercials, documentaries, specials, and a variety of shoots and exhibits. He soon witnessed the neglect and abuse that many animal performers suffer behind the scenes and learned that once these magnificent creatures lose their value as a performer they are commonly disposed of. Jonathan started rescuing animals and as this reputation spread, he started receiving calls from performers seeking to unload under-performing animals. Consumed with the full-time care needs of the animals, he put his production on hiatus and launched Predator's Paradise, an educational wildlife theme park at the Aladdin Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. Predator's Paradise was successful, however Jonathan realized that animals in entertainment do not have a quality of life, even under the best circumstances. So in 1995, Jonathan established Keepers of the Wild as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal sanctuary on a three-acre site in Las Vegas, NV. Keepers of the Wild relocated from Las Vegas to a 32 acre site in Whitehills, AZ along Hwy 93 about 26 miles south of Hoover Dam in 1999. In 2006, it was relocated to the present location on Historic Route 66 and sits on 175 acres held in trust, giving over 130 exotic animals a permanent home with beautiful rock formations, and natural vegetation. Hours Wednesday-Monday 9am-5pm
13441 E. Highway 66
whitehills, AZ 86445
Oatman was born in 1906 as a tent camp, flourished as a gold mining center, then was stricken a near fatal blow in 1942 when Congress declared that gold mining was no longer essential to the war effort. Oatman now receives throngs of visitors drawn by its history as a gold mining center, which produced over 36 million dollars in gold at 1930 prices. The breathtaking scenery has been the main reason for movie makers to choose the area for making such films as "How the West Was Won", "Foxfire", "Edge of Eternity" as well as others. Oatman merchants take pride in keeping their town as authentic as possible. Many shops are open year-round. At any time people may enjoy the majestic scenery and see the wild burros which abound in the area.
Alpacas of the Southwest offers guided tours of our ranch where you can get up close and personal with these beautiful animals. Learn about alpaca husbandry and the alpaca lifestyle. Kid Friendly. One can pet and feed the alpacas and take up close pictures as well. Ranch Store on site where you can do some shopping or just experience the incredible softness of luxury alpaca clothing. Socks start at $14. Sweaters, hats, gloves, handmade rugs, rugs and much more! A fun day for the whole family. Tours last about one hour or a little more.Learn all about why we have these kid friendly & docile animals! Alpacas of the Southwest opened in 2005 as a full service alpaca ranch, they now have 37 alpacas. Located halfway between Las Vegas and Phoenix. Stop by on the way to the Grand Canyon. Fun for all ages. A great photo opportunity.
HoursMonday: 10:15AM–4:00PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10:15AM–4:00PM
Saturday: 10:15AM–4:00PM
Sunday: 10:15AM–4:00PM
1108 McCarrel Rd.
kingman, AZ 86409
If you're into side-by-side (SxS) riding and OHV adventures, the trails around Kingman, Arizona are genuinely something special — and locals and off-road enthusiasts alike rave about them. Here's why they're so awesome: Epic Variety of TerrainThe area around Kingman boasts a huge range of off-road terrain that makes exploring in a UTV/SxS truly fun:
Sky Walk, Indian Village, Western Village, Helicopter into the canyon with boat ride on river.
Located in the heart of Route 66 with the longest stretch of original highway.
3820 N Roosevelt St.
Kingman, AZ 86409
Kingman, the Heart of Historic Route 66 The Powerhouse Museum,considered one of the best in the country, is one of the hidden treasures of Arizona and takes you back in time when the automobile was king. It is conveniently located anoff of Interstate 40 and is the perfect launching point for "Route 66 and Beyond". Kingman Powerhouse Visitor Center: 7 days a week; 8 AM - 5 PM The Powerhouse Rt 66 Museum opens daily at 9 AM, last tours admitted at 4:30 PM
Visit a place 21 stories deep in the earth...a place of our ancient past. See 3 million year old marine fossils...a replica of a giant ground sloth extinct for 20,000 years and the remains of a mummified bobcat. Guided walking tours take approximately 45 minutes. An elevator takes the tour 210 feet underground to the caverns. The trails are paved and well-lit. Handrails enclose the paths. Grand Canyon Caverns is open year-round, except for Christmas Day.
Come enjoy 18 holes of fun mini putt putt
Casino gambling and entertainment.
Lake Havasu is known for the original London Bridge. Only 45 minutes away from Kingman you can find yourself in an authentic English village on a beautiful lake in the desert.
Nearby Lake Mohave for Fishing and Boating.
Just on the skirts of Laughlin is Davis Dam.
Desert Hiking in the area is breathtaking. Check out https://hikearizona.com/ for a list of Kingman hikes. Arizona Hot Springs via White Rock Canyon, Badger Trail, White Cliffs Wagon Trail and Monolith Gardens are some of our favorites.
Badger Trail - The Badger Trail makes a steady slog into the Cerbat Mountains. The trail navigates assorted rock outcroppings and the lean vegetation common to the Mojave Desert. Not overly steep but almost entirely shade-free, the Badger can turn scorching. At one point, climbing a high shelf, you spot what seems to be a snow field. No, you're not having heatstroke. As you get closer you'll recognize a vein of white quartz spread across the slope. The trail continues to Castle Rock, a huge jumble of boulders remarkable for their utter lack of resemblance to a castle. But vistas of Kingman and surrounding desert basins will help you overlook this inconsistency.Camp Beale Loop - The top of the ride provides two views: Kingman's skyline with the Hualapais and the Black Mountains in the distance. There are many switchbacks aand it is a fun adventure.Fowler Loop - The ride starts with easy ride about 200 feet to the top, .then drops down into a very curvy and fast section before becomming a cross-country type for about 4.5 miles. To get there get off I-40 on Beale Steet headed east to Fourth St. Turn right and go about 4 miles down to the last train tressel, park off the road, go under the tressel and the ride is well marked .Monolith Garden - The northern network of trails are the Cook Canyon Loop Trails and the large loop to the south is the Monolith Garden Loop. The Camp Beal Loop Trail connects by going under the highway. The trailhead is off of highway 93 just west of I 40. Metwell Drive is a half-mile from the interstate on the south side of the road. A mile farther also on the south side is another trailhead visible from the highway. Fast hard-packed trails with some ups and downs but no serious climbs.
In a quiet neighborhood..the only tricky part is seeing the blue sign that guides the way.
Dam statistics: Height, 726.4 feet; Length, 1,244 feet; Cost, $175 million. 6.6 million tons of concrete. Started building in 1931 and completed in 1935. The dam generates 1,344,800 kilowatts of hydroelectric power.
Only 1 hour from Kingman, the dam has daily tours and a free walk across the new bridge.
The Kingman Railroad station has had four depots since the first train arrived on March 28, 1883. The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad used a boxcar as the first depot until a proper depot could be built.?The second depot was built in 1885 by the Atlantic and Pacific/Santa Fe Railways. This was a two-story wooden building with living space on the second floor for the station manager and his family. This depot burned down on April 28, 1900. It was said that hot cinders from a train's steam locomotive caused the fire.?The third depot was build by the Santa Fe Railway and opened its doors in December of 1900. It was a single-story wooden structure and it burned down on June 24, 1906. Again, the fire was said to have been caused by sparks from the smoke stack of a passing steam locomotive.?The fourth depot is the current structure and it opened on July 22, 1907. Having lost the two previous depots to fire, the Santa Fe Railway built this depot to be fireproof. The building was constructed of reinforced concrete, including the roof! Then it received a stucco siding.?The Kingman depot was added to the National Register of Historic Places in May 1986.?By the early 2000's, the depot was in disrepair and unoccupied. With grant funding, restoration began in June of 2010 and was complete in 2011. Amtrak moved into the west end of the building as a crew room and passenger waiting room. The larger portion of the building houses the Kingman Railroad Museum, which opened in 2012.
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