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In this episode of "90 Miles from Needles: The Desert Protection Podcast," host Chris Clarke reflects on the significance of the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Nevada. He shares personal stories of his deep connection to the desert landscape and the transformative power it holds. The episode also includes excerpts from the ceremony celebrating the monument's designation and the efforts of local tribes and activists. With stunning descriptions and heartfelt anecdotes, Clarke emphasizes the importance of preserving this sacred and beautiful land.Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hiking to Havasupai (Havasu) Falls with Rizzo: Podcast Show Notes   I Interviewed Rizzo from the famous Travel Instagram page miss_rizzo, about her experience of hiking to Havasupai falls in Arizona. Rizzo is an Arizona native and has been to over 54 countries.  Please listen to the podcast episode above (or wherever you listen to podcasts).   What Is Havasu (Havasupai) Falls and Why Should You Visit? Havasu Falls is also known as Havasupai falls and is located in Havasu Canyon. Havasupai Falls is located in a side canyon of the Grand Canyon and Havasupai means people of blue-green water. Pai means people. Its turquoise waters are absolutely breathtaking and everyone should experience the beautiful color of these falls at least once in their lifetime (if they are physically able to get there). It is a true desert oasis. While Havasupai falls is the most famous in this area, there are 5 other waterfalls fairly nearby: Fifty Foot Falls, Navajo Falls, Havasu Falls, Mooney Falls, and Beaver Falls all worth checking out.   Havasupai Falls - Photo by Brittany Rizzuto: @miss_rizzo on Instagram How to Make Reservations to Hike Havasupai Falls Only 50,000 permits are issued a year to visit Havasupai Falls and you have to be on your game to get a reservation. Whether you are hiking to Havasupai falls to taking a helicopter there (which is on a first come, first serve basis, more about this later), you will need a permit to go there. Permits for the year become available on February 1st at 8 AM (Arizona time). There are many people trying to get their permit at the same time, so you need to be prepared to be quick at typing and know that your patience might be tested while waiting for the screen to refresh. You can get reservations at Havasupaireservations.com   Length and Costs of Permits to Havasu Falls All permits are for 3 nights/4 days. If you only want to stay for 2 nights, then you still pay for 3 nights. It costs $100 a night per person for weekday (Mon-Thurs) or $125 a night per person on weekend nights (Sunday, Friday, Saturday). In the past, you used to be able to stay 4 nights, but you can only stay up to 3 nights now. Photo by @miss_rizzo on Instagram   Hiking to Havasupai Falls - What to Know There are no towns near the trailhead, so they drove up the night before and stayed an hour away, then started the hike around 4 am the next morning. It first takes 8 miles hiking to get to the town of Havasu, then another 2 miles to get to the campground. That's a good 10-mile hike before you get to your campground, and there is no water in the first 8 miles. You need to be prepared with sunscreen and plenty of water/snacks to get you through that first 8 miles. Supai village is at the 8-mile mark. There is an office there where you check in. There is a little grocery store there, school for the kids, and a little information board for the hikes and maps. Take note that the hike into the canyon is far easier than hiking out.   You've got to carry everything you need in, including your tent, water, food, clothes, cooking pans, etc. Rizzo went in the cooler season, so she needed lots of warm clothes to wear. If you're not the camping type, you can stay at the Havasupai lodge in the village, but you do need to book it well in advance.   When you get to the waterfall hike, make sure you don't set up camp near the river, as the river rises. Many people camp next to Mooney falls, which is the fall after Havasu Falls. Fires aren't allowed there, so prepare accordingly. Photo by @miss_rizzo on Instagram   Alternatives to Getting to Havasupai Falls: Mules or Helicopters You can take a mule or helicopter in. You do need to reserve mules ahead of time and they can carry your gear for $150 round trip. The Helicopters are first come first serve and the locals get first priority. It's not a guarantee to get on a helicopter and you are limited to one bag.

Thema heute:    Die Erschließung des Grand Canyons Vor 100 Jahren, am 26. Februar 1919, wurde der Grand Canyon National Park gegründet, doch die Geschichte des Grand Canyon reicht viel weiter zurück. Das Naturwunder soll bereits um die 70 Millionen Jahre alt sein und schon bevor es zum Nationalpark erklärt wurde, verspürten Menschen die gewaltige Anziehungskraft. Das Jubiläum ist der ideale Anlass, einmal einen Blick in die Zeit vor der Nationalpark-Gründung zu werfen. Die ersten Menschen Die ältesten menschlichen Artefakte, die in dem Grand Canyon gefunden wurden, sind fast 12.000 Jahre alt und stammen aus der paläo-indianischen Zeit. Seitdem werden die Gegenden des Naturphänomens durchgehend bewohnt. So führten vor etwa 3.000 Jahren Mitglieder der sogenannten Desert Culture dort ein einfaches Leben als Jäger und Sammler. Etwas fortschrittlicher ging es 1.000 Jahre später bei den Anasazi zu. Sie wohnten in Lehmhütten und bauten ihre Behausungen in die Wände der Schlucht, bis sie vor ca. 700 Jahren auf unerklärliche Weise verschwanden.Heutzutage wohnen Havasupai-Indianer in einen Seitenarm des Grand Canyons. Sie gelten als einer der isoliertesten Indianerstämme in den Vereinigten Staaten. Ihr Reservat und das Hauptdorf Supai im Havasu Canyon kann man nur zu Fuß oder mit dem Pferd über einen langen Trail erreichen, der vom Rand des Canyons hinabführt. Die Spanier Die westliche Welt erhielt Einzug, als der Grand Canyon 1540 durch eine spanische Soldatengruppe entdeckt wurde. Es waren Mitglieder der Coronado-Expedition, auf der Suche nach den sagenhaften sieben Goldstädten von Cibola.   Der Tourismus kommt in Fahrt Der Tourismus im Grand Canyon blühte auf, als 1901 eine Eisenbahnverbindung von Williams zum South Rim eingeweiht wurde. Ab 1905 war das exklusive El Tovar Hotel im Grand Canyon Village die erste Anlaufstelle für wohlhabende Reisende. Die Zimmer waren fein eingerichtet und hatten Dampfwärme. Außerdem bot ein Gewächshaus frisches Obst und Gemüse. Zu den berühmtesten Besuchern zählte damals der Präsident Theodore Roosevelt. Der New Yorker hatte eine gewisse Vorliebe für den amerikanischen Westen und insbesondere für den Grand Canyon. So erklärte er 1906 im Zuge seiner Bemühungen für den Naturschutz mehr als 323,748 Hektar des Gebiets zum Grand Canyon National Monument.  Am 26. Februar 1919 wurde der Canyon schließlich als Nationalpark unter Schutz gestellt. Diesen Beitrag können Sie nachhören oder downloaden unter:

A minute watching the cascading waters of Havasu Creek in Havasu Canyon, a side canyon of the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

A relaxing view of Mooney Falls in Havasu Canyon, Arizona.

A relaxing minute watching the emerald waters of Havasu Falls in Havasu Canyon, Arizona.

Tony hikes into the Grand Canyon to Havasu Canyon, an oasis of waterfalls.

Tony hikes into the Grand Canyon to Havasu Canyon, an oasis of waterfalls.