Long before the town of Needles was founded; this valley was home to the Mojave Indians for thousands of years, many of whom still live in the area today, called the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe.
When the railroad pushed westward at the Colorado River in 1883, the town was founded and called "The Needles,” after the sharp peaks at the southerly end of the valley.
Needles, like Death Valley, is known for extreme heat during the summers. Temperatures in Needles routinely reach 120 °F (49 °C) in late July and early August.
In January, the normal high temperature is 63 °F (17 °C) with a normal low of 40 °F (4 °C). We should be loveing the temp!!! thank goodness its not July! Annual rainfall is about 5 inches
In late 2000 to early 2001, skateboard legend Tony Hawk donated $10,000 to the Needles Skate Park, which is still in use today.
A close up of the Needles. Looks like quite a climb.
In late 2000 to early 2001, skateboard legend Tony Hawk donated $10,000 to the Needles Skate Park, which is still in use today.
A close up of the Needles. Looks like quite a climb.
The Colorado river winds through the town. with some great camping areas along the bank.
Historic U.S. Route 66 passes through the city, lined with motels and other shops from that era. Needles is a tourism and recreation center, a tradition going back for decades.
Guess we better keep walkin'
Historic U.S. Route 66 passes through the city, lined with motels and other shops from that era. Needles is a tourism and recreation center, a tradition going back for decades.
Guess we better keep walkin'
2 comments:
attitude1
I've been to Needles and wouldn't want to stay there. Knee is getting better but still feels pretty tentative...guess you guys need to walk some extra for me!
I'm biking (stationary) these days since it's too cold and snowy to go walking. That counts, too, right? I figure it's still exercise, at least.
~Andi
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