AZ Trip Photos for my non-FB Friends

Day 1: 10-mile hike into Havasu Falls

Entering the village of Supai (mile 8).

Day 2: Day-hiking to the lower falls.

First view of Mooney Falls.

Getting down means a steep descent through two caves, some carved steps, and two ladders.

We all made it safely to the bottom.

Heading further down river from Mooney.

The water flows over limestone, and the calcium carbonate makes the water turquoise blue.

The calcium carbonate also creates travertines in the river.

Climbing back up from Mooney Falls.

Day 3: Posing at Havasu Falls before our 10-mile hike back out.

The last 1-1/2 miles is all UP. (The tip of Casey's hiking pole points to the parking lot.)

Day 4: Grand Canyon National Park.

Oh, ha ha. (It's supposed to look like they're falling in.)

Watching the sunset from Yavapai Point.

Day 5: Backpacking into the canyon.

From the South Rim, it's 4.5 miles down the Bright Angel Trial to Indian Garden campground.

After setting up camp, we hiked the rest of the way down the canyon -- all the way to the Colorado River.

Soaked our feet before hiking back up to the campground.

Day 6: 4.5 miles and 3,500 feet UP to climb out of the canyon.

Back to the trail head in 3-1/2 hours!

It was grand!

Dessert mallow.

Hedgehog cactus.

Indian paintbrush.

Beaver tail cactus.

Thumbs up for dessert backpacking (and for In-and-Out burger)!