Vasey's Paradise

Vasey's Paradise

Vasey's Paradise also known as "Vaseys Paradise", is an oasis approximately 1.5 miles below the Mile 30 Sand Bar on the Colorado River in Coconino county, Arizona, United States. In a semi desert region it supports dense vegetation watered by waterfalls emanating from groundwater emerging from the upper cliff faces. The area hosts a federally listed endangered species of snail (Kanab ambersnail) and is a highly sensitive habitat. It is within the Grand Canyon National Park, at 36°29′52″N 111°51′26″W / 36.49778°N 111.85722°W / 36.49778; -111.85722.

The first view of Vasey's Paradise from the South Canyon Trail.
Vasey's Paradise seen from just below the main flow of the spring out of the canyon wall.
Vasey's Paradise cascading down the side of the Grand Canyon into the Colorado River, Stanton's cave can be seen in the cliff on the right.

External links

Brian D. Collins and Robert Kayen Applicability of Terrestrial LIDAR Scanning for Scientific Studies in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona - U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California Open File Report 2006–1198 U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey. Page 21 (PDF) Accessed November 2006
Vaseys Paradise Falls Image at John Gavrilis Photography. Accessed November 2006
Location and map at TopoQuest.com . Accessed July 2008
Image gallery of Vaseys Paradise zionnational-park.com Accessed November 2006

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