The Havasu ’Baaja' or more commonly the Havasupai, are a Native American tribe
located in the northwestern part of the American state of Arizona. The tribe is
well-known for being the only permanent inhabitants in the Grand Canyon, where
they have lived for over 800 years. It also holds the distinction of being one
of the only places left in America whose mail is still delivered by mule, the
other being Phantom Ranch. But the main "claim-to-fame" for the Tribe is its
richly colored waters and its awe-inspiring waterfalls, both of which have made
this small community become a bustling tourist hub that attracts thousands of
people every year.
Major Changes have occurred since August 2008 when a significant flash food
swept through the canyon. It is natural for the falls to change over time, as
evidenced by the ancient crests lining Havasu and Mooney falls.
The beautiful blue-green water tumbles over five major waterfalls. The first
fall was created during the flood of 2008, is temporarily being referred to as
"New" Navajo Falls (located 1 mile from the village). A quarter mile downstream
is the other new fall Mother Nature created with her flood waters is Rock Falls
(also a temporary name.)
About another half mile brings you to Havasu Falls, which has also been changed
by the flood. Havasu Falls' crest, is now flowing out of the right side of the
previous slightly higher crest. Havasu Falls still provides excellent swimming
and photo opportunities.
Mooney Falls (another mile from Havasu falls at the far end of the campground)
suffered the least change, but the pool was filled with silt. An artificial wall
has been put in place and already it is being calcified and covered by
travertine.
It is natural for the falls to change over time, as evidenced by the ancient
crests lining Havasu and Mooney falls. The pools will regain their previous
shapes, as the process repeats itself as it has been doing for millennia.
The water temperature of about 70 degrees remains relatively constant throughout
the year. It's high mineral content and carbonate precipitate account for the
pools and natural dams. The in-frequent floods repeatedly destroy many of these
natural dams, but day by day and year by year they are constantly being
reformed.
The New Waterfalls
The floods of August 2008 destroyed Navajo Falls, and as nature has a habit of
doing, created two new falls, temporarily and unofficially referred to here as
Rock Falls and New Navajo Falls. Official names will be published here as soon
as the Tribal Council officially names them.
The beautiful blue-green water cascades over three major waterfalls: Navajo
(located 1.25 miles from the village), Havasu (another .25 mile) and Mooney
Falls (another mile). The water temperature of about 70 degrees remains
relatively constant throughout the year. It's high mineral content and carbonate
precipitate account for the pools and natural dams. The floods of some years ago
destroyed many of these natural dams, but year by year they are being reformed.
When water percolates through the limestone layer it picks up high
concentrations of carbon dioxide. This, in turn, can dissolve carbonate rocks in
the groundwater. Once out of the ground and the water is not longer pressurized,
the carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere, allowing the dissolved
calcium carbonate to precipitate to form striking travertine benches.
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Havasu Falls Tours
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