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COMMUNITIES It has many growing communities at this point, including Lazy YU, which is rapidly becoming a big development. There are lodges, cabins for rent, and permanate housing. A common housing style to the lower area are Santa Fe Style Adobe homes, characterized by their distinct color and cubic shape. The 'Pinion Pines' community has its own Fire Station, which holds seasonal events for the major holidays. It relies on donations, and fund raisers such as yard sales. HUALAPAI MOUNTAIN PARK Hualapai Mountain Park used to have free access, but is now only available for a fee. Despite this, there have been problems enforcing this, due to nonpractical location of the office. There is no sign, so you have to already know where to pay to enter legally. The park has a wide selection of hiking trails ranging in difficulty. It has a large parking lot, a children's park, picnic tables, barbecues, and handicap-accessible restroom facilities. The park is managed by the Hualapai Mountain Rangers, who can frequently be seen all over the area. They are available to answer any questions you have reguarding the park, the trails and other such related issues. There are small signs put up around the park area telling the history of the park, the types of vegetation, etc. PINE LAKE At the top of the mountain, just past the park, is a community known as Pine Lake. The community has approximately 140 homes and is a little over 6,000 ft. in elevation. Several ammenities are located in Pine lake, including the Pine Lake Bed and Breakfast, the Hualapai Mountain Lodge, the Pine Lake General Store and several individuals even rent out their homes for daily or weekend get-aways. Pine Lake is visited regularly by a local herd of elk and many mule deer wander around daily. HABITAT The Hualapai Mountains remain green year-wide, being covered in Pine Trees, namely Pinion Pine. The habitat is mainly Forest , and has many natural Springs . A recent threat to the community is a Mountain Lion , a danger to pets and small children. It has been drawn to civilized areas like Pinion Pines and Atherton Acres due to the large Deer population. People have been feeding the deer, causing them to rely on humans for food, instead of fending for themselves. There are some animals only native to the Hualapai Mountain range, including a breed of Ground Squirrel , and a Tarantula . |
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