In June, Jarrod and Rick hiked into an area canyon near the Grand Canyon. From the parking on the rim, they hiked down switchbacks into the valley. The first several miles are this typical dry, hot barren canyon.
After several mile, we pass a village (Indian reservation) of Supai where we find fantastic water falls with crystal clear water. There is a rock ledge under these falls. You can see Jarrod jumping off the ledge into the water.
This is Havasu falls. It is very close to the camping area. The photos don't do this beautiful scene justice. For perspective, there are swimmer in the pool below.
Havasu falls: Taken in the morning.
Shortly further down the canyon from the campground is Mooney Falls. This falls is approximately 200'. This is Jarrod above the falls.
Getting down to the bottom of the falls is a bit tricky. It requires going through a small tunnel and climbing down a chain. Challenging for those with fears of height but well worth the effort. This is 3 of our group coming out of the cave.
Jarrod and Rick at the base of the Mooney Falls.
There are trails along the banks but we brought water socks and walked down the stream.
In some areas we have to climb ropes.
This is Beaver Falls. Actually, this is only a portion of the falls. Beaver Falls is multiple large cascades much like this.
Just a few miles past Beaver Falls, it the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon.
By the stream on the hike back to camp. Dressing a potential blister.
At dusk, the bats in the campground were visible. We were able to get a few photos of them flying. Look closely at the face of the young man in the white T-shirt. You can see a bat coming toward the camera.
After Havasupia, we spent a few days on the Colorado River boating.
We had a near diseaster. Jarrod was in the barrel when he hit a wake doing a face plant onto the zipper handle. Slightly to the center and he might have lost his eye. The closest hospital was 2 hours. Fortunately we had a good first aid kit.
Click here to go to the 2010 June Blog
After several mile, we pass a village (Indian reservation) of Supai where we find fantastic water falls with crystal clear water. There is a rock ledge under these falls. You can see Jarrod jumping off the ledge into the water.
This is Havasu falls. It is very close to the camping area. The photos don't do this beautiful scene justice. For perspective, there are swimmer in the pool below.
Havasu falls: Taken in the morning.
Shortly further down the canyon from the campground is Mooney Falls. This falls is approximately 200'. This is Jarrod above the falls.
Getting down to the bottom of the falls is a bit tricky. It requires going through a small tunnel and climbing down a chain. Challenging for those with fears of height but well worth the effort. This is 3 of our group coming out of the cave.
Jarrod and Rick at the base of the Mooney Falls.
There are trails along the banks but we brought water socks and walked down the stream.
In some areas we have to climb ropes.
This is Beaver Falls. Actually, this is only a portion of the falls. Beaver Falls is multiple large cascades much like this.
Just a few miles past Beaver Falls, it the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon.
By the stream on the hike back to camp. Dressing a potential blister.
At dusk, the bats in the campground were visible. We were able to get a few photos of them flying. Look closely at the face of the young man in the white T-shirt. You can see a bat coming toward the camera.
After Havasupia, we spent a few days on the Colorado River boating.
We had a near diseaster. Jarrod was in the barrel when he hit a wake doing a face plant onto the zipper handle. Slightly to the center and he might have lost his eye. The closest hospital was 2 hours. Fortunately we had a good first aid kit.
Click here to go to the 2010 June Blog
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