The Refuge AZ

The Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge is located on the southern shores of Lake Havasu in Arizona. The best word that I think describes this place is peaceful, where you can reconnect with nature in a beautiful desert setting. During our visit, we hiked on the peninsula trail to enjoy views of Lake Havasu on a warm winter day. The trail is one half mile each way, so one mile round trip and begins near the visitor center. The trail features native plants, interpretive signs, cabanas, and three fishing piers. We decided to relax for a while one of the fishing piers and spotted this heron scanning the waters. As you continue further along the trail, the blue waters of Lake Havasu surround you with beauty. The lake is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy. Another area we explored at the refuge was Planet Ranch Road. This area offers visitors an opportunity to see several species of birds, snakes, lizards, big horn sheep, and maybe even havalinas. Unfortunately, we didn't see any, but we did have a really nice drive. We drove approximately four miles on the well-maintained portion of the road. There are access points for hiking trails and views of the Cottonwood Willow woodlands. In June of 2021, a lightning strike ignited dried vegetation in the Bill Williams River floodplain. The fire burned through one of the last large stands of willows and Cottonwoods in the area. This was a popular nesting option for some species of birds. When we visited in winter of 2022, it looked Time will tell if this area will be restored. Very Pedestrian centers on Mount