Michelle and I (and Rika the Vizsla) spent four wonderful nights in Death Valley National Park this past week. What a well kept secret! It's an amazing place, like visiting another planet. Even with all the bloom publicity, it was not crowded (the park is huge). There is so much to explore, it would take many visits to see it all. We stayed at Furnace Creek, site 39. Great site, right on the edge of the campground, lots a room for the dog, full hookups, nice view, quiet, clean bathrooms. There is a restaurant, saloon and store at the nearby Furnace Creek Resort just a mile down the road.
If you do go, don't miss the drive along "Artist Palette" Road which is less than 10 miles from the campground. You can park at any number of turnouts and hike as well, other worldly. There were still some blooms at the higher elevations, but there is plenty to be in awe of there besides flowers. Did get warm and windy during the afternoon, but you can just drive up to the higher elevations or turn on the AC (we were happy we had it) and take an afternoon siesta. And at night, oh the stars!
If you do go, don't miss the drive along "Artist Palette" Road which is less than 10 miles from the campground. You can park at any number of turnouts and hike as well, other worldly. There were still some blooms at the higher elevations, but there is plenty to be in awe of there besides flowers. Did get warm and windy during the afternoon, but you can just drive up to the higher elevations or turn on the AC (we were happy we had it) and take an afternoon siesta. And at night, oh the stars!
