Chocolate falls is a hidden treasure in Arizona. It is not
promoted for tourism; there is no paved road to the place and no
facilities are provided there. The muddy falls, which is inside the
Navajo Reservation, is about one-hour driving time away from
Flagstaff. It is dry all the time except in March and April. Our
exploration encountered many challenges and accidents. First, although
I reserved a SUV, it was sold out and as a result the rent car company
gave us a mini-van instead. But when the 2-wheel-drive minivan was
stuck in sand, it was unable to escape. Fortunately, a good Samaritan
who drove a 4X4 pulled us out. Later, I put my tripod mounted with a
camera on sand. After felling down due to insufficient support, the
camera ceased to working. Nevertheless, I always bring three cameras
to any photo trip.
