Canyon flood damaged 'most beautiful place'

Courtesy Outdoor Recreation News  Thu, 08/21/2008 - 05:50

It may be four weeks until tourists can return to stare as towering waterfalls cascade into blue-green pools near an American Indian village in a canyon miles west of Grand Canyon National Park headquarters.

Tourism is a lifeline of the community of Supai deep in a gorge off the main Grand Canyon that is accessible only by foot, helicopter or mule.

Tribal members rise early to lead mules to the top of an eight-mile trail to bring down mail...


 

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