If you look closely on the rocks overlooking the parking lot, you can spot the sign showing sea level. There were quite a few people here and there is a wide trail out into the valley where you are allowed to walk. I don't remember that being the case 40+ years ago.
Our next stop was the Natural Bridge. I forgot my phone in the car so no pictures of the bridge or the trail. Below show the great view of the valley looking southwest from the parking lot. The road to the trailhead was pretty rough for the Prius and is about the limit of its off-road capability.
The next stop heading north was the Devil's Golf Course. Named because of the very rough landscape. By this time it was around 92°F so the car was left running for the A/C. Yes, we are spoiled…
The next stop was Zabriskie Point. After the earlier hikes, this short, paved trail seemed unusually steep. But the view was worth it. I think it would look even more spectacular near sunset and the shallow angle of the light would create some good shadows.
Great photos, thank you Richard. One place that we want to visit if the world ever regains its sanity.
ReplyDeleteIt’s a pretty interesting location. I’ve been through or stayed there numerous times in the now distant past. Things have changed.
DeleteI have been through Death Valley a few times, it's a fascinating place seemingly not made for people. Thanks for the pics, thanks for the memories from a road trip some time ago.
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot more tourists now than before. Too bad most things were closed...
DeleteNice pics RichardM, brings back memories and perhaps the idea of returning there......
ReplyDeleteCooler days will be coming up. One of these days I’d like to go during the Airhead thing...
DeleteNice pics! We didn't stop at Natural Bridge or Devil's Golfcourse, but 92 sounds positively cool, since the high the day we went was 102! And really cool Temps are coming soon!
ReplyDeleteIt didn’t seem incredibly hot as long as you weren’t hiking uphill in the sun.
DeleteGreat photos. I’ve never been there, but it on my bucket list.
ReplyDeleteThere were a lot of cyclists there!
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