Some of my most popular posts have been about Havasu Falls camping. It's easy to see why; the waterfalls are located in 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 ... Read more
Helicoptering out of Havasu Falls, Grand Canyon
Yes, you can hike the 10 miles out of the Havasu Falls campground. But after camping for days and the hike in, we didn't want to hike out. It was also 100 degrees with no shade. Kudos to anyone who hikes out each time, but it wasn't for me. Here's a video I took when helicoptering out of Havasu Falls in Supai. Tips: Get there early on busy weekends. The earlier the better. You can ... Read more
Havasu Falls Camping: Lessons From My Third Trip to the Waterfalls
Update: Prices have changed since my three visits. They are now: $100 per person per weekday night or $125 per person per weekend night (Friday/Saturday/Sunday nights). See the Havasupai website for reservation details. Even on my third trip to Havasupai waterfalls I learned so much. It's always a new experience. The main difference between this trip and previous visits is that this time our ... Read more
Planning a camping trip to Havasu Falls
A Havasupai waterfalls camping trip is not something you can do on a whim. It requires lots of planning and preparation. I've made the trip twice, and each time I learned valuable information for next time. I'll share some of what you should know before you go in this post. First, make reservations. I can't imagine what people would do if they hiked more than 8 miles into the canyon without ... Read more
Return to Havasupai waterfalls
I went back to my favorite place in Arizona to camp, the waterfalls of the Havasupai Tribe. There's no place more beautiful and remote in the state. It's a 10-mile hike to the campsites from Hualapai Hilltop. So you'll need to fuel up. Bring lots of water! With a heavy backpack filled with all your belongings this can be a grueling hike. Many people pay the fee to have their packs carried ... Read more