The Colorado River runs along the north and west side of Yuma, and serves as the border between Arizona and California. Near Yuma are the Kofa Mountain Range and wildlife refuge and Martinez and Mittry Lakes. The city is home to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and the U.S. Army's Yuma Proving Ground, one of the largest military installations in the world. Yuma contains the historical Yuma Territorial Prison, the Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park and a historic downtown area. Every February Yumans enjoy the annual rodeo, the Yuma Jaycees Silver Spur Rodeo where cowboys and cowgirls from all over the country compete in the festivities.
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