OK, one more for the it's not Nevada file, Spring in Death Valley. For the true desert hiker Death Valley is "Holy Ground", it has no equal...none. The place is packed with wonders and the colors of the diverse landscapes are unreal.
Here's one for the it's not Nevada file...but Death Valley is only 2 hours from Las Vegas. I had to go the Shoshone California to give a presentation so I decide to hang out at Death Valley for a couple of days since I was in the neighborhood. Furance Creek was packed so I headed out to Green Water Valley and I found the solitude I was seeking. I was captived by Funeral Peak...nice. I must get on top , but not this weekend.
One more for the "it ain't Nevada file", my Labor Day weekend adventure to Telescope Peak. It was 112 at Park Headquaters, but 66 when we got out of the truck to start hiking. I love hiking late in the afternoon and hiking until dark . The views from the trail and the top of the peak were amazing, even though they were hampered by smoke from the SoCal fires. I haven't been to Death Valley since the the '70s , but I going to take advantage of being so close. Death Valley is a desert hikers dream...Good Stuff .
