Dropped off at the top of a canyon, a helicopter which provides "public" transportation throughout the day, took
us to the small Havasupai village of Supai. From there it was a short 2-mile walk to Havasu Falls. Along
the way we ate lunch at Navajo Falls. As you walk the trail into the campsite, this is the view - from the trail!!
Havasu Falls is 90 feet high.
Havasu Falls is a little oasis with green trees around the water but not very pleasant terrain
surrounding the blue water. The red stone against the blue water is simply striking.
The water's blue color is due to the minerals in the water. The river is spring fed and has a high concentration
of magnesium and calcium from the rocks below the surface. The water also has very high carbon dioxide levels
that then react with the air to form calcium carbonate in the water. All of this results in the
beautiful water.
Spent many hours waiting for the sun to set and the shadows to even out the light. In this picture
you can see the setting sun on a rock cliff in the distance and shadow across Havasu Falls.
The calcium carbonate also combines to create travertine, which is built up in the walls and base of the falls.
The rock looks like an old waterfall as it was formed layer by layer over the life of the falls. Storms
and flash flooding have moved the falls exposing the rock formations under the falls.
