The Waterfalls of Havasupai
One look at the opalescent waters of the falls of Havasupai in the Grand Canyon, and it's easy to see why they look like something straight out of Avatar.
The mineral rich water tumbles over five major waterfalls - all of which are subject to change from massive floods that sweep down the canyon. Havasu Falls (pictured) plunges over 120 feet into a pool of blue-green waters and is one of the most photographed waterfalls in the world.
Hiking to the falls can be a bit tricky (covering some 8-10 miles and descending 3,000 vertica feet), but campgrounds, supplies, and other facilities are provided by the Havasupai. This Native American tribe has existed in the Canyon for over 800 years.
To learn more about the Havasupai Waterfalls -- and the the people that protect them -- jump here.
Image credit: NewYorkToLosAngeles
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