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| Ashford Mill Ruins |
We got a late start on our visit to Death Valley National Park. We planned to visit Scotty's Castle and the northern end, but it wasn't going to happen. Not today anyway. A truck had jack-knifed across the two lane highway with no impact that we could see. From the way people were just standing around and there were no emergency vehicles, I would say no one was hurt. They were just waiting for the road to be cleared.
Change of plans... We turned around and drove to the center east entrance to Death Valley. The weather was almost perfect - cool and a little windy.
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| Ashford Mill Ruins |
Only a golfer would come up with the name The Devil's Golf Course for this area. I have no idea why anyone would think to golf here.
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| Devil's Golf Course |
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| Natural Bridge |
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| Bad Water |
Turns out it is not as dry as it looks. Dan and I were kneeling to get better close-ups of the salt. Both of us ended up with a wet knee. When the spot dried, we had a salty crusted knees.
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| Side view of the ridges |
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| Close-up of the dry salt |
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| Small threads of salt |
The mountains surrounding the valley are so colorful..black, orange, red, yellow, pink, and green..yes green soil.
All righty then! We are off to explore the northern end of Death Valley and Scotty's Castle.
Tuesday Treasury
This treasury is for all the hard working burros, donkeys, and mules. The artists did wonderfully amazing work.
Lovely pics and great close ups!
ReplyDeleteand an amazing place too!
What a desolate place and yet it's possible to find beauty even in Death Valley. The salt photos are really interesting! Thanks for the tour!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome! Natural beauty shows up in the most unexpected places. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteWow, that is amazing. The salt is so cool. I have never been to DV, but you've made it look like an interesting place to go. So uniquely pretty. Maybe someday.
ReplyDeleteI always tell my husband this is as trip we should take, it's not far from us. Still have never been there. I love, love, love the desert this time of year. Beautiful pics of the salt!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could turn your photos into my jewelry. You are so inspiring. I want to make that Bad Water photo into a pendant. I would get so many compliments. I have to go research how to do that:) With your permission of course.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachel! I left a message on your blog.
DeleteWhat amazing photos! I love those close-ups. Somewhere in the past I got a great little sit-upon/kneeling mat. Looks like you could use such a thing.
ReplyDeleteWow, such amazing sights! The ruins are fascinating - can you imagine living there so many years ago?!
ReplyDeleteAmazing place! This earth is so beautiful with all it's different landscapes and natural wonders.
ReplyDeleteVery cool up close photos!
It is amazing. Some of the places we have visited just leave me awestruck. Thanks, I'm glad you liked the close ups!
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