Death Valley, CA:
I thought we should have a thread dedicated to our various National Parks, Forests, Wildlife Sanctuaries, etc. Kind of a reviews and recommendations thread.
I'll start out with some photos from my recent drive through Death Valley National Park...
Mesquite Sand Dunes: Not a place to walk in the hot sun, I just enjoyed this site from the road. It was recommended as a nice place to explore at night when the wildlife comes out, but watch out for the 'sidewinders'!
Harmony Borax Works: Right off the road. An interesting historical site. I piggybacked on a small tour group, so I learned some things listening to the guide. These people (mostly Chinese immigrants) worked under very harsh conditions!
Badwater Basin: The lowest elevation in the United States at 282 feet below sea level. Since I will never climb Denali, at least I have this
Salt Crystals at Badwater Basin. Lots of interesting geology formations in Death Valley.
Scott's biggest recommendation; you will enjoy Death Valley much more if you DO NOT visit in the summer time
I thought we should have a thread dedicated to our various National Parks, Forests, Wildlife Sanctuaries, etc. Kind of a reviews and recommendations thread.
I'll start out with some photos from my recent drive through Death Valley National Park...
Mesquite Sand Dunes: Not a place to walk in the hot sun, I just enjoyed this site from the road. It was recommended as a nice place to explore at night when the wildlife comes out, but watch out for the 'sidewinders'!
Harmony Borax Works: Right off the road. An interesting historical site. I piggybacked on a small tour group, so I learned some things listening to the guide. These people (mostly Chinese immigrants) worked under very harsh conditions!
Badwater Basin: The lowest elevation in the United States at 282 feet below sea level. Since I will never climb Denali, at least I have this
Salt Crystals at Badwater Basin. Lots of interesting geology formations in Death Valley.
Scott's biggest recommendation; you will enjoy Death Valley much more if you DO NOT visit in the summer time
“Of all sad words of tongue or pen,
the saddest are these, 'It might have been.”
John Greenleaf Whittier
the saddest are these, 'It might have been.”
John Greenleaf Whittier