Mesquite Sand dunes...this tree has seen better days

Death Valley and an Extra Day in China Lake

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April 25th 2016
There is a good reason we did not roll out today and travel through the mountains on our original schedule: Winds... west 20 to 30 mph this morning increasing to 30 to 45 mph this afternoon into early this evening. Peak gusts of 55 mph through and below the mountain passes this morning will increase to 70 mph or higher this afternoon and continue through early this evening. Winds will begin to dim ... read more

North America » United States » California » Death Valley National Park

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more