Ever explored a National Wildlife Refuge??🌵 This #Arizona gem is super unique, and you’ll enjoy if you love getting off the grid— • Here’s what you must know (SAVE for future planning)— • 📍 KOFA National Wildlife Refuge — 2.5 hrs from Phoenix + a great stop on your road trip west to California! • ☑️ The Refuge is free and ideal for backcountry hiking, photography, and wildlife watching. • ⛺️ Camp for free up to 14 days (a year), but there are NO facilities—so bring that shovel 🚽 + water & pack out what you pack in 🙏🏼. • 🥾 ‘Palm Canyon’ is a great short hike to a natural 🌴grove —other than this, you’re permitted to hike (mostly) anywhere: blaze your path safely & respectfully—leaving only foot prints🙏🏼. • ⛑Safety tip- download maps.me for an offline gps map, bring plenty of water and sun shade (this is the desert!!). • ✨ 🌅: You may never see the stars, sunrise or sunset like this! With zero light pollution you are in for a treat—-save for Milky Way season 🤩. • 🥵Check t...