Oh dear... you know how much I love camping in Death Valley during Thanksgiving... probably the parks busiest time... well we might not get to go this year. The campground was closed till August for remodeling and then I moved and didn't get it together. My brother checked and all the cool spaces are gone...all gone... so bummed that's for sure.
Death Valley Rose
Monday, September 3, 2012
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Saturday, August 27, 2011
Old Car
This is a ravine in Death Valley where you might see some big horn sheep! We went with a group to to hear a talk about the sheep and their history in the park. The Forest Rangers are pretty interesting and informative. It's always good to show up for their talks, it's possible to learn a whole lot!
So the day we went on the talk... we didn't see any but I remembered this car was nearby and Chris and I left the group to go find the car and low and behold.... we found a whole herd of sheep... pretty cool to see. I will post those pictures the next time I blog.
Flash floods are always a possibility in the desert... you can see how much rock and sand the waters have moved down the ravine over the years.
I love the colors of the desert, of course the best time to be there is in the fall or winter.
So the day we went on the talk... we didn't see any but I remembered this car was nearby and Chris and I left the group to go find the car and low and behold.... we found a whole herd of sheep... pretty cool to see. I will post those pictures the next time I blog.
Flash floods are always a possibility in the desert... you can see how much rock and sand the waters have moved down the ravine over the years.
I love the colors of the desert, of course the best time to be there is in the fall or winter.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Why.... Death Valley?
Ubehebe Crater |
But now ... Death Valley has taught me that I can be excited, that Thanksgiving comes around every year, and my brother will spend it with me. Like family ....and it makes me happy.
my camping buddies! |
Monday, July 4, 2011
The Views
The Views are what I love about being in Death Valley... it's the largest National park in the southern 48 states. You can see for miles and the stars at night are breathtaking. For a county girl living in the city, this is heaven!
Both of these pictures are from 09 and taken at Dante's Peak. The rock formations are gorgeous and you have to see this view when the sun is setting!
Both of these pictures are from 09 and taken at Dante's Peak. The rock formations are gorgeous and you have to see this view when the sun is setting!
Foiled Again!
Every year before we leave Death Valley, Chris and I scope out the other campsites to see which one I should reserve. Well we decide upon number 90, I even took a photo so I wouldn't forget the space number!
So what are we looking for ... well we definitely want trees to put our tents under, it has to be near the restrooms... for me... lol, and Chris looks at the campfire situation. We aren't really suppose to change it in any way. Of course that doesn't stop Chris from digging, smoothing, and rearranging the rocks.
So this space 90 was perfect in all ways. Now why didn't I make reservations when we got back home? Well I finally did just the other day and yep space 90 is long gone... the only one left in the area is space 86. What's really funny is I went to Furnace Creek to get a photo of that site... I couldn't believe it.... there is my stepdad's car with his bike trailer in the photo! www.campsitephotos.com, that is hilarous! So here's where we will be this Thanksgiving!
It's a pretty site! and this year we are staying through till Saturday after Thanksgiving! Whoo Hoo! Email me if you care to join us =)
So what are we looking for ... well we definitely want trees to put our tents under, it has to be near the restrooms... for me... lol, and Chris looks at the campfire situation. We aren't really suppose to change it in any way. Of course that doesn't stop Chris from digging, smoothing, and rearranging the rocks.
So this space 90 was perfect in all ways. Now why didn't I make reservations when we got back home? Well I finally did just the other day and yep space 90 is long gone... the only one left in the area is space 86. What's really funny is I went to Furnace Creek to get a photo of that site... I couldn't believe it.... there is my stepdad's car with his bike trailer in the photo! www.campsitephotos.com, that is hilarous! So here's where we will be this Thanksgiving!
It's a pretty site! and this year we are staying through till Saturday after Thanksgiving! Whoo Hoo! Email me if you care to join us =)
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Scotty's Castle
Front View, photo by Chris De Barros |
side view |
DV Scotty, borrowed Picture |
Everything is as it was from back in the day when Scotty & his benefactor, the millionaire from Chicago, Albert Johnson built, designed and lived in it! Well is was actually somewhat designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Albert was a engineer so he put together a way to create electricity for the house! See picture of tile above!
You have to walk on special rugs so nothing is disturbed by the 100's that trek through it on a weekly basis. The house is filled with unique hand-wrought iron and tile, custom-made furniture, hand-selected tapestries and European antiques. I really liked all the wrought iron.
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