Furnace Creek Campground, Death Valley, CA
We went from 7500 ft in elevation and a chilly 38 degrees this morning to 200 ft below sea level and well into the 90's by this afternoon. Finally!
We've been to Death Valley at least half a dozen times, always entering from the west. This time we decided to enter on the Nevada side heading into the valley from the East. The view coming in was beautiful, despite the hazy, cloudy day. I still prefer entering from the West and having the experience of driving thru the valley.
On our way there we were treated to a cattle round up. We stopped by the side of the road and watched the cowboys rustle up the cows in a field and then guide them across the road.
We set up camp at high noon and after a quick lunch we biked over to Furnace Creek Ranch. This time of year it's usually in the triple digits. Ned was just fine with it being around 90ish with a warm dry breeze.
For $5 you can get a day pass for the showers. They just so happened to be located in the pool area. It was a perfect afternoon swimming, reading, napping...repeat.
The grounds at Furnace Creek are really beautiful. Great that the general store is located here as well. I feel like we are glamping. While we are actually camped in a desert parking lot, just a short bike ride away is all this luxury!
View from our campsite, facing the mountains. The geology of this area is so stunning.
After dinner we took a bike ride over to the Harmony Borax Works and puttered around the historical displays.
We might be old, but Ned can still do a selfie while riding a bike. Impressive.
We had the place almost to ourselves. Who else rides in 90+ weather?
Time for an evening swim. Later gator...
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