Death Valley

aculle01 · 02-28-2008, 01:06 PM

During my drive out to Monterey, I decided to make a detour through Death Valley. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I'm already thinking about planning a week long trip so I can really explore the whole area. One day was not enough time to spend in Death Valley. I recommend everyone spending some time there. Anyways, here are some photos I took during my halfday/day excursion. I only wish I had gotten there earlier so the sun would not have been as high as it was while I was taking pictures.

Lowest point in the Western Hemisphere at 282 ft below Sea Level

**Sarcoma** · 02-28-2008, 01:10 PM

Did you make it to Scott's Castle?

Crazy guy built a mansion out there.

Sarcoma

aculle01 · 02-28-2008, 01:37 PM

No, I stuck to the southern side and by the time I was done I was exhausted and still had to drive to Bakersfield that night to make my hotel reservation.

**El_Gringo_Grande** · 02-28-2008, 01:51 PM

Makes me want to go.

**TG_Bubba** · 02-28-2008, 01:57 PM

Nice pictures, thanks for sharing.

**Sarcoma** · 02-28-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by aculle01

No, I stuck to the southern side and by the time I was done I was exhausted and still had to drive to Bakersfield that night to make my hotel reservation.

That is one long haul. Now you know what to look for the next time your crusing the backside of California.

Sarcoma

tuoply · 02-28-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TG_Bubba

Nice pictures, thanks for sharing.

I agree, thanks for sharing! I'd like to visit there too; my parents were out there years ago for their honeymoon

**El_Gringo_Grande** · 02-28-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tuoply

I agree, thanks for sharing! I'd like to visit there too; my parents were out there years ago for their honeymoon

Going to "Death Valley" for their honeymoon!

**Ferris Bueller** · 02-28-2008, 06:01 PM

If you get a chance to get down to the area, another really cool place that I discovered in my youth is Calico Ghost Town, just south of DV. It's nothing spectacular, old silver mining town, but it's just a neat place to visit.

tuoply · 02-29-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by El_Gringo_Grande

Going to "Death Valley" for their honeymoon!

They didn't go specifically to there, it was a sight along the way

**machowner** · 02-29-2008, 10:07 AM

nice pictures, must really be something to see in person.

**HAZMAT** · 02-29-2008, 11:32 AM

Man! That looks so nice & warm compared to what has been going on here for the last 4 months.

What camera did you use on your trip?

aculle01 · 02-29-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HAZMAT

Man! That looks so nice & warm compared to what has been going on here for the last 4 months.

What camera did you use on your trip?

Canon Powershot SD600

It got up to 70 F and I got sun burnt. While it would've been nice to enjoy it with friends, I was glad to get to do it by myself and just take in the surrounding landscape.

PhoenixxFire · 03-01-2008, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by aculle01

It got up to 70 F and I got sun burnt.

Hehe, wait a couple of weeks (or so) and it'll be hitting triple digits.

By the way, Im not a big fan of desert valleys, since Ive lived in one for 15 years, just about...and to top it off, I hate the heat, and love the cold.

Cool pics non-the-less.

**section-8** · 03-03-2008, 05:11 AM

Out of curiosity, what are you in Monterey for?

02-28-2008, 01:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
aculle01 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monterey, CA Age: 25 Posts: 1,398	Death Valley During my drive out to Monterey, I decided to make a detour through Death Valley. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I'm already thinking about planning a week long trip so I can really explore the whole area. One day was not enough time to spend in Death Valley. I recommend everyone spending some time there. Anyways, here are some photos I took during my halfday/day excursion. I only wish I had gotten there earlier so the sun would not have been as high as it was while I was taking pictures. Lowest point in the Western Hemisphere at 282 ft below Sea Level __________________ "I once thought I had mono for an entire year. It turned out I was just really bored."

02-28-2008, 01:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
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02-28-2008, 01:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
aculle01 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monterey, CA Age: 25 Posts: 1,398	Re: Death Valley No, I stuck to the southern side and by the time I was done I was exhausted and still had to drive to Bakersfield that night to make my hotel reservation. __________________ "I once thought I had mono for an entire year. It turned out I was just really bored."

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