Sabriske Point looking down into Death Valley Ca below far mountains.

I am now in Bishop Calif. Left yesterday from Lake Havasu, and went to Furnace Creek in Death Valley Calif. Dry camped the RV in a campground across the street from Furnace Creek Ranch. This time of the year Furnace Creek is relatively nice. Not to hot, not to cold. Lots of people where around, tour buses, motorcycle groups, Europeans enjoying the low $ value, four self contained cyclist on tour. The cyclist were heading west, they would find the climb out of Death Valley challenging, Two 9% + grades that last between 8 to 10 miles. See photos of Furnace Creek.

Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley Calif.

Pool in Furnace Creek Ranch

Dunes in Death Valley, by Stovepipes Wells

Wildflowers in Death Valley

The Road to Lake Sabrina from Bishop Calif.

Furnace Creek does not have AT&T cell phone access and weak WiFi. Just a fact, in any case, did not take the opportunity to explore Death Valley this time. So stayed one night only. However, Vicky will recall our last visit to Furnace Creek. It was in 2000, to do the Death Valley Double (200 mi bike ride), it was in January. We started at 5:30 am, and finished around 8:30 pm. We were tough then. Vicky went on to complete 3 double centuries that year. I only did two, got sick a few days before the 3rd ride.

I suppose there are many ways to enjoy the Death Valley, I would look at the geology, plants, and the few hard to find creatures. Next time. This time of the year there are flowers in the desert. See photo and the Bigfoot in the background.

On the way to Stovepipe Wells, still in Death Valley, past by a sand dune, so took the time for a little hike. This sand is very, very fine, I would guess the sand grains are about 15 to 20 times smaller than your typical sand grains you see on the beaches. How did it get so small and accumulate where it does? Maybe next time. See Photos.

In Bishop, about 150 mi. north west of Furnace Creek, tried to ride the scooter to lake Sabrina, but two miles from the lake the road was blocked by snow, at around 8500 ft altitude. The scooter had a hard time doing the 4200 ft climb. It was so steep in some places, that the speed dropped to 35 mph at full throttle.