Since I "planned" on being deployed this summer, I planned this BIG trip with some of my family members to hike the Havasu Falls before I left for Iraq. Bryan and I have wanted to hike here so badly when we heard out about it being a heaven on earth. It also happened to be one of the goals I wanted to accomplish during my life time. My mom, dad, brother Brandon, Bryan, and I hiked down early Wednesday morning. The hike to the Supai Village was 8 miles. After that, you hike another 3-4 miles to see all the waterfalls. 
At the top of the Grand Canyon.
The Havasupai Indians receive everything by mule train or helicopter. It is the only place in the United States where you receive mail by mule train. So feel lucky if you ever receive mail from there. While we were hiking down the canyon, mules and horses were packing loads of water, sodas, fruit, mail, ect.
You feel like you're in a different part of the world because the village is so cut off from the outside. They do have electricity and Internet. No cars. Only ATVs. We did wonder how they got couches and furniture down to the village though. We ate at a cafe in the village before we ventured the other 3-4 miles. My mom and dad did awesome packing in the 12+ miles!
Our LDS church exists down in this little village. It would be so neat to be a missionary here. 
The first set of waterfalls is the Navajo Falls.
Then you come to Havasu Falls. The pictures don't do justice. You can see where the water has shifted over the years. Havasu means "people of the blue-green water" -the water really is that clear and blue. After we put our hiking gear down at our camp site, we headed to the Havasu Fall to cool off.
The current was so strong, you couldn't even get close to the falling water. Bryan swears he touched it. Sure babe ;)
While we were playing in the water, Bryan's pack got attacked by a squirrel who smelled pre-cracked nuts and m&m's. He didn't destroy the pack too badly. Bryan wanted to hunt that stupid squirrel down the whole time we were there though.
Moody Falls. This is probably a good 100 foot drop. My mom was pretty nervous with this waterfall- Brandon, Bryan, and I hiked down to the bottom through a cave with chains because it's pretty slick and and steep.
So pretty.
Bryan and I at Moody Falls.
The cave down to the bottom.
Brandon pretending to jump off the edge of Moody Falls. The sign says "descend at your own risk." Ha ha. What a goofball.
Awesome picture of me throwing up Havasu Falls.
At the top of the Grand Canyon.The Havasupai Indians receive everything by mule train or helicopter. It is the only place in the United States where you receive mail by mule train. So feel lucky if you ever receive mail from there. While we were hiking down the canyon, mules and horses were packing loads of water, sodas, fruit, mail, ect.You feel like you're in a different part of the world because the village is so cut off from the outside. They do have electricity and Internet. No cars. Only ATVs. We did wonder how they got couches and furniture down to the village though. We ate at a cafe in the village before we ventured the other 3-4 miles. My mom and dad did awesome packing in the 12+ miles!Our LDS church exists down in this little village. It would be so neat to be a missionary here. The first set of waterfalls is the Navajo Falls.Then you come to Havasu Falls. The pictures don't do justice. You can see where the water has shifted over the years. Havasu means "people of the blue-green water" -the water really is that clear and blue. After we put our hiking gear down at our camp site, we headed to the Havasu Fall to cool off.The current was so strong, you couldn't even get close to the falling water. Bryan swears he touched it. Sure babe ;) While we were playing in the water, Bryan's pack got attacked by a squirrel who smelled pre-cracked nuts and m&m's. He didn't destroy the pack too badly. Bryan wanted to hunt that stupid squirrel down the whole time we were there though. Moody Falls. This is probably a good 100 foot drop. My mom was pretty nervous with this waterfall- Brandon, Bryan, and I hiked down to the bottom through a cave with chains because it's pretty slick and and steep. So pretty. Bryan and I at Moody Falls. The cave down to the bottom. Brandon pretending to jump off the edge of Moody Falls. The sign says "descend at your own risk." Ha ha. What a goofball. Awesome picture of me throwing up Havasu Falls.Mom and Dad kissing at the finish line.
We hiked back up Thursday afternoon. I think we totaled about 24 miles round trip. My whole family did awesome. It was so worth it- seeing paradise on earth in a remote area, sleeping under the stars, swimming in the blue-green water, hiking until our calves were sore or broken. I'd definitely do it again someday.
4 comments:
That trip was a blast!! Thanks for doing all the planning. Tell Bryan that I am sorry I put up such a fuss the night before. I was just anxious...lol! The photos you posted are amazing!
I am so so jealous! I really wanted to join you all - maybe next time. I bought a new baby hiking pack, so I'm all ready to go! the pictures are beautiful, and you all look fantastic!
We did this trip with Scott's siblings 4 years ago before any of us had kids. One of my favorite trips ever! It truely is Heaven on earth if you ask me.
Wow! So fun! One day when I finally get my act together and head down there, ya'll will have to join us as our tour guides. Glad you had such a fabulous trip!
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