Mr. Fix-It

We have been getting ready for our next assignment on the road. There we were, ready to go and wouldn't you know it, the internet satellite dish went south. (It's supposed to point south, not go south). It would not contact the satellite, the GPS was toast and worst of all, it would not come down. Driving somewhere with that large sail on the top is not an option. So here I am fixing it. I have a headset on talking to tech support as I changed the upper control board. After I baked in the sun for a while it finally was back up and running. Trixi had a great time taking videos of the rooftop techno guru...

The Chicken Ranch

We decided that no trip to Pahrump Nevada was complete without driving by one of the few remaining lawful brothels in the United States. It is called "The Chicken Ranch". We didn't see any chickens but we did see one patron greeted by a chick at the door. Very colorful! (Click picture for larger image)

Wagons HO!

It's hot and dusty here in many places but near the Furnace Creek Golf Course we found a lot of history snuggled up against palm trees and green grass. This old horse drawn wagon is a great example of the collision between today and yesterday. There is such beauty here against the bluest skies you have EVER seen. (Click Photo For Full Size Version)

Gonna Get Hot

Oh yes.... There IS a reason they call it "Death Valley"...

Golden Canyon From Zabriskie Point

An unbelievable view from Zabriskie Point looking down Golden Canyon. Click Photo for 7 minute Death Valley Movie.

Hot

You think it's hot here? Where'd you get your first clue. Wait until summer when it REALLY gets hot.

Road To Death Valley

It is not hard to imagine that this area was once covered by a large magnificent lake called Lake Manly. Being there is truly amazing. Click the image for full size photo. Click HERE for more information about Lake Manly.

Solar Panels

We were treated to a tour of the Solar Farm here at Death Valley.  It produces about 1 million watts of electrical energy at peak capacity, and peak capacity happens a lot here in the land of the sun.  It was fascinating and the technology shows great promise.  The magic of death valley continues.  Click the photo for the full size version.

Scotty's Castle

Scotty's Castle is a must see if you go to Death Valley.  Quite a place.  (click on photo for full size image) For more information click HERE.

Dante's Overlook

The view from Dante's Overlook.  You can see pretty much the entire Death Valley basin.  Click the photo for the larger view.  This place is beautiful!

Desert Blooms

More beautiful desert flowers.  Click the image for full size.

Zabriskie Point

This is the parking lot at Zabriskie point at sunset. Just beautiful. Also here is a great video of Death Valley we put together. Make sure your sound is turned up.

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More Sphinx Moth Caterpillars

I don't know. Maybe you are getting tired of these guys. But these caterpillars, the sphinx moth (also nown as the humming bird moth) is just so beautiful that when I spotted three of them together, I just couldn't resist. Welcome to Death Vallely. (Click photo for full size image).

Desert Flowers

This scene is about a mile below the mouth of Hole In The Wall Canyon, Death Valley. As you can see, the spring wild flowers have arrived. The contrasts and the colors are unforgettable. (Click on photo for full size view).

20 Mule Team Canyon

This is 20 Mule Team Canyon. The colors are just nothing short of spectacular. Click the image for full size.

Hole In The Wall, Death Valley

We went 4-wheeling it into Hole In The Wall in Death Valley today. Here it is. Fantastic country.

Titus Canyon Via Google

This is titus canyon via google earth and satellite imagery. Gives you a little better idea of what this area is like. AWESOME!

Titus Canyon

This is Titus Canyon. We have made two trips here so far and the geology is mind-shattering. It is a narrow canyon with huge jutting canyon walls on each side. The rocks were thrust upward when the North American Plate and the Pacific Plate started their battle. And the battle continues. Just standing in this geological war-zone is a magic experience.

Caterpillar

Once a year, in the spring, the wildflowers bloom in Death Valley. The little critters that eat wild flowers also come out! Here is one of each.

Pupfish Mating

The endangered desert Pupfish is a rare and amazing sight. These fish defy all odds. To just see one is rare enough, but we actually filmed a pair mating. We have the footage in HD and we are ecstatic. Please enjoy this low res version. We loved the opportunity to watch it in person!