Category: National Park

Death Valley National Park – Devil’s Golf Course

Death Valley National Park – Devil’s Golf Course

Saturday, October 5, 2019 The Devil's Golf Course in Death Valley National Park is a good example of a salt pan, a natural occurrence of salt covering the ground over a large area.  According to Wikipedia article, maximum salt depth was measured by the Pacific Coast Borax Company at 1,000 feet.  Later studies suggest that … Continue reading Death Valley National Park – Devil’s Golf Course

Death Valley National Park – Badwater Basin

Death Valley National Park – Badwater Basin

Saturday, October 5, 2019 Badwater Basin is not all that special when it comes to low places.  Sure, it is the lowest place in North America at 282 feet below sea level.  But worldwide, not such a big deal.  Most of the other continents have North America beat on the list of lowest places. In … Continue reading Death Valley National Park – Badwater Basin

Death Valley National Park – Stovepipe Wells

Death Valley National Park – Stovepipe Wells

Friday, October 4 Through Tuesday, October 8, 2019 From Hawthorn Nevada, we drove US-95 south to Beatty Nevada. On US-95, we found an oasis like rest stop with plenty of shade. There was even a parking lot for larger rigs. National Park concessionaire gas stations are always super expensive.  Our last chance to fill the … Continue reading Death Valley National Park – Stovepipe Wells