Revegetation Projects

The Park and Preserve

Picnics and Hiking

The ‘Ahakhav Tribal Preserve is located in the Parker Valley nestled between alfalfa fields and the Colorado River. The green grassy park area contains several shade rarmadas, a playground, and several picnic sites available for reservation, inviting travelers from near and far to stop and rest. Bird watching is excellent year round and our residents include Osprey’s, Vermillion Flycatchers, Costa’s Hummingbirds and many more.

From the main park area several trail heads connect to our Ahamacave ( Nature Trail. The trail leads from the Preserve entrance, past the park, and to a handicapped accessible fishing dock and a sandy beach area  offering excellent swimming.  From the beach the trail loops through an area planted with cottonwood, mesquite, and willow. Watch for cottontail rabbits, quail, waterfowl, beavers, bobcats and other wildlife which are common within the Preserve boundaries. The trail is 3 miles long and it is a quarter mile stroll from the playground to the beach.  

Rules and Regulations

· The Preserve is a day use park only and is open dawn to dusk.

· Observe all posted signs, including no hunting signs. These have been posted for the safety of park visitors, as well as the protection of revegetation and wildlife areas within the Preserve.

· All alcohol and drugs are prohibited within the Preserve.

· All off-road vehicles (4-wheelers, 3-wheelers, motorbikes, dune buggies etc.) and horses are prohibited on all Preserve trails and in park areas.

· Fishing and cultural resource collection permits are under the jurisdiction of CRIT Fish & Game Dept. Boating is limited to trolling motors and canoes.

· There is no lifeguard on duty at the Preserve. Swim at your own risk.

· Preserve picnic areas and ramadas are available for reservation on a first come first serve basis. Call the office at 928-669-2664 to make reservations.  

The Backwaters

As part of the original restoration project about 250 acres of aquatic habitat along the Colorado River were been deepened and restored. Water control gates were installed to improve water flow and mimic seasonal fluctuations in water levels. The backwaters offer excellent canoeing, swimming and fishing. While many native species have been sighted in the restored areas, sport fish including bass, tilapia, sunfishes, and catfishes abound. The backwaters also serve as important breeding and roosting habitats for a multitude of waterfowl including herons, egrets, coots, and grebes.

Events and News

04/02/06: Patch is front page news in the Manitoba Messenger!

12/05/06-12/06/06: Preserve staff attend the Tribal Lands Climate Conference hosted by the Cocopah Indian Nation and National Wildlife Federation 

01/22/07-01/24/07:

Preserve Staff attend MSCP conference in Laughlin, NV.

01/22/07-01/24/07:

Blake school 2nd graders come to the Preserve for Ornithology field-trips. Bird watching and science galore!

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