Some of my most popular posts have been about the Havasupai waterfalls. It's easy to see why; it's one of the most beautiful places on Earth. For today's Flashback Friday, I'm sharing a roundup of all my Havasu Falls knowledge and experiences. This was inspired by this video of our last trip to the waterfalls (I was reminded about it thanks to a Throwback Thursday post).It's been two years since I ... Read more
Cloudy day at the Grand Canyon
I finally experienced the wonder that is a cloudy, rainy day at the Grand Canyon. It even started sleeting for a few minutes at a time. We soaked in a completely different view of the Grand Canyon National Park than I've ever seen, with ever-changing shadows and random rays of sunlight. Desert View watchtower. Pinyon jay, I think. Cellphone shot of elk at the Grand ... Read more
Grand Canyon weekend trip
It was a grand weekend. We took advantage of fee-free entry into national parks Sept. 29 to visit the Grand Canyon. I loved the change in temperatures and scenery on the drive there.Somewhere on Highway 180Many volunteers devoted their time that day to help with projects such as picking up trash. I admired them and hope to join in a future project.These canyoneers picked up litter blown, or ... Read more
Grand Canyon hike in 2009
Years ago, I hiked about 13 miles down the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Trail to Plateau Point and back. (This is not all the way down to the river; many people recommend you don't attempt to hike to the river and back in one day, and I'm part of this crowd.) It took about 8 hours, including breaks and lunch in the Canyon, and my legs were sore for days afterward. But the views I was able to ... Read more