Death Valley, California, USA - 09 & 10 July - Days 76 and 77


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Published: July 25th 2009
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Day 75 we slept at Bishop as the drive from Yosemite to Death Valley was far too long. We played bowling and mingled with locals. The next morning, very early we headed to Death Valey. Contrary to what the name suggests, Death valley is not a valley per se, where a river flows or has flown. Death Valley's current landscape is the result of slow, massive changes over many centuries. After faults f... Read Full Entry



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In the Mosaic CanyonIn the Mosaic Canyon
In the Mosaic Canyon

A truly geological wonder. We absolutely loved the hike.
Stovepipe Wells Stovepipe Wells
Stovepipe Wells

This is the place were we stayed seen from the Mosaic Canyon
Devil's Golf CourseDevil's Golf Course
Devil's Golf Course

The best place to see the crystalline salt spires that cover more than 200 square miles in the DV.
Devil's Golf CourseDevil's Golf Course
Devil's Golf Course

The lumpy salt pinnacles are the residue of Death Valley's last significant lake, which evaporated 2000 years ago.



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