Blogs from Death Valley National Park, California, United States, North America

There are competitors for the title of the world's greatest canyon. Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet is said to be considerably deeper and longer than the Grand Canyon. Colca Canyon in Peru is also deeper and longer than the Grand Canyon. Tara in Montenegro touts itself as second to the Grand Canyon but, alas, it looks like Tara is number 4 at least. We haven't seen Yarlung Tsangpo – yet – but we have seen the others and, for us, there is no argument. The Grand Canyon of the Colorado River in Arizona is the most spectacular canyon in the world that we have seen. The debate of course is all pretty silly as, in our opinion, it should be. There doesn't seems to be any real agreement on what constitutes a canyon as such. There is ... read more

Today we drove from Bishop into Death Valley. It got progressively hotter as we made our way into the park, peaking at 102 degrees. The scenery is lovely, with the mountains all around. We planned to stop along the route for lunch at a place called Panamint Springs. Unfortunately, it was such a small place that by the time we had got there, we’d left it! It only took about 5 seconds to drive through. We did manage to stop at the next place - Stovepipe Wells - for a sandwich. We then carried on to Furnace Creek where we stayed the night. The ranch is nice with several eateries and a shop. I went for a swim in their pool but the water was almost too hot. It is spring-fed and stays at 82 degrees. ... read more

We entered Death Valley on Tuesday from the southeast in the early afternoon. I was expecting to find somewhat monotonous scenery once we were driving along the valley floor. Was I ever wrong! We spent the afternoon driving and stopping at sights along the way...I read aloud to Bill from the guide book, discovering how Death Valley was named (by Mormons) and being reminded about Twenty-Muleteam Borax... We took the scenic road called Artist's Palette, and were amazed by the colors. There were some flowers blooming, but not as many as in Anza Borrego. We watched the sunset (almost) from Zabriskie Point before starting the long drive out of the Valley, and to a hotel that would get us close enough to home to make it back in two more days. We were never below 4000 ... read more

Missing Mother and Brother during thanksgiving trip to Death Valley 2010 My Mother (Dee Wong) and brother (Jason Wong) are reported missing during her thanksgiving trip to Death Valley national park, they were checked in from the campground, but no one knows their location after that, so please if anyone who might see them or have some kind of contact, let me know asap !!!! 6508610220 or contact Deputy Curley of San Missing Mother and Brother during thanksgiving trip to Death Valley 2010 My Mother (Dee Wong) and brother (Jason Wong) are reported missing during her thanksgiving trip to Death Valley national park, they were checked in from the campground, but no one knows their location after that, so please if anyone who might see them or have some kind of contact, let me know asap ... read more

Nothing to say. Lots to see... More soon, Steve... read more