Havasu National Wildlife Refuge, Protected wetlands reserve along Colorado River in Lake Havasu City, US.
The refuge spans 300 miles of shoreline where the Sonoran and Mojave deserts merge, creating diverse habitats for numerous wildlife species.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Havasu Lake National Wildlife Refuge in 1941 to protect essential migratory bird habitats along the Colorado River.
The refuge borders Historic Route 66, where signs alert travelers to wild burros, connecting natural preservation with American transportation heritage.
Visitors can access guided tours every second Tuesday from November through April, starting at the North Dike parking lot from 9 to 11 am.
Toprock Gorge, accessible only by boat, extends for 20 miles through the refuge with steep cliffs housing desert bighorn sheep and mountain lions.
Location: Lake Havasu City
Operator: US Fish and Wildlife Service
GPS coordinates: 34.78701,-114.52989
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:14
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