This is most everyone's favorite spot on the river.  This is the place where I would like to lose the rest of the trip.  I could hide out and sneak food from rafting trips as payment when they explore my home.

Deer Creek Falls drops into the Colorado River.

(l. to r.) Joe, Stefan, Hank, and Chad are playing in the mud down at the river.

The gorge above the water falls is stunning.

The creek has carved a smooth,  deep,  mini canyon over the past million years or so.

Theresa and Bessy are walking along the gorge

Bessy is taking a (natural) shower in the creek

The gorge opens up to a beautiful valley

Following the creek further upstream leads to this, a second waterfall thrusting out from the side of a cliff.

One can easily walk up and relax behind the second waterfall.

Luxury rafting is possible in the canyon.  We met this group at Deer Creek (and partied with them later).  Note that umbrellas on all the rafts.  They even had a battery powered bilge pump  on one of the rafts.  Good job!

Bessy and I relax in the throne room.

Bessy gets close a cactus...

...while I become one with the lizard!