Havasupai closed again? Here are alternatives
Havasupai closed itself to tourism in the beginning of 2020 for obvious reasons and finally reopened in February 2023 only to close again due to flash flood damage in August 2024. The canyon is susceptible to flash flooding and may close at any time if threat looms. For this reason, you should always have alternative plans for your trip to Havasupai. My suggestions for Havasupai-style destinations:
The Palisades, Paria Canyon, Phantom Ranch, and/or Coyote Gulch.
Read more about this here: https://www.basecampoutdoorgear.com/post/alternatives-to-havasupai
FYI for "Havasupai-style" I mean:
Amazing blow-your-mind destinations!
About 4-5 hours drive from Las Vegas
Backpack roughly 7-10 miles into a remote area and set up basecamp for a couple of nights in an otherworldly environment
Use your "rest day" to lounge around camp or keep hiking around to explore many more hidden marvels
Hike back out the way you came
Great for beginner and experienced backpackers alike
Of course, there are countless other amazing destinations in the Southwest that don't necessarily require any backpacking. That's why I live here! So much to do and see :)
Do you have any other suggestions? Add them in the comments!