The next morning after a big breakfast, the family set out once again to hike in Death Valley National Park, this time at MosaicTrail. Bjorn was worn out from an early morning search for sunrise photos at the dunes, but the light didn’t cooperate and he came back with an empty camera. Their first hikeContinue reading “CA Intermission: Short Hike, Long Drive”
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CA: Rules for Hiking, Rain in Death Valley, and Dune Walking
Mel’s Diner in Beatty, Nevada, an hour’s drive outside Death Valley National Park, is a cash-only restaurant, and offers a variety of hearty, well-prepared breakfasts; it’s a great place to fuel up for the day before hiking. That’s where the family ate after checking out of their adequate motel the morning before their longish hikeContinue reading “CA: Rules for Hiking, Rain in Death Valley, and Dune Walking”
CA: Walking in Death Valley
Astrid, Bjorn and Snorri were flying into Las Vegas, Nevada … again. But, to Astrid’s relief, it was only to land, get lunch, buy gallons of water and leave again, to travel to California’s Death Valley National Park. They chose the Chevy Malibu rental car because it had an app that connected to Bjorn’s phoneContinue reading “CA: Walking in Death Valley”