If all things stay as they are, on Sunday, Death Valley National Park had the highest temperature ever "reliably recorded" on Earth, a toasty 130F (54.4C). And to think, some people call that place home! We are still waiting for the final verification from the people who do that stuff. Death Valley National Park Is It Really That Hot? They are using the term … [Read more...] about To Live and Work in Death Valley
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Death Valley Begins to Reopen
Death Valley National Park sits in the State of California and is following the guidelines for reopening set by that state. Currently, they are entering into phase 3.1. and that means the limited opening of public facilities. Death Valley National Park begins to reopen this weekend. Beginning Friday, June 12th! Day use areas along CA Hwy 190 including Zabriskie Point … [Read more...] about Death Valley Begins to Reopen
Why You Need to Know What Color Your Pee Is
Its summer in Las Vegas. That means it's going to be hot outside. Real Hot! If you plan to walk the Las Vegas Strip or take a hike in one of our National Parks in this heat, it's important to know what color your pee is. Seriously. I'm betting you are wondering why I said that. Glad you asked... The color of your urine will tell you (or the rescuers) just how dehydrated … [Read more...] about Why You Need to Know What Color Your Pee Is
Death Valley and Aguereberry Point
Here it is, a few days before Thanksgiving and with some free time on our hands, Miss Debbie and I decided to take the Jeep out for some exercise and to visit some new places in Death Valley. Now that we have the off-road capabilities, there is a lot more territory for us to explore!! I chose Aguereberry point as our destination. Other people had told me that it’s one of the … [Read more...] about Death Valley and Aguereberry Point
From Sweden with Awe!
One of the greatest joys I have as a professional tour guide is showing people from other countries, the real America. The one that they seem to not really know or understand. Like today, I was out in Death Valley with a small group. The words I kept hearing were "WOW".. "I never knew"... or "I didn't expect this..." Then you meet the people who made it their life quest … [Read more...] about From Sweden with Awe!