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Front Cover Summer 2008

Havasu Falls

© Marcus W. Reinkensmeyer, Field Contributor

Grand Canyon, Arizona

These remote falls are located on the Havasupai tribal lands which are a lush oasis of spectacular color and beauty. This is a section of the canyon that is a world apart from heavily visited Grand Canyon Village.

The Havasupai lands are accessible by a beautiful but challenging 10-mile hike or mule/hike (mules carry your pack and you hike). If neither of these appeal to you, this locale can be accessed via horseback or by helicopter. The vibrant blue-green waters and red canyon walls make this an adventure well worth pursuing. The Havasupai tribal lands are indeed a paradise and these people have continuously inhabited the canyon for many hundreds of years.

–The Editors

Nikon D70, Nikkor 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G ED-IF AF-S DX zoom lens, focal length 22mm, pattern metering mode, f/20 at 2 seconds, B&W polarizer and B&W 0.6 ND filter, Gitzo 2220 tripod with Manfrotto 486 head. Image was made at 7:52 p.m. in June.