Interesting story…

When the wife and I drove through Death Valley  in January we saw a Tesla.

We got up at O’dark thirty, hopped in the van and drove out north through the park for sunrise.  Saw several folks photographing the sunrise from different vantage point.

Also saw a Tesla S or Y out in the ding weeds, brush and sand.  Looked like they spent the night out there.  Park service was most likely not pleased…


BTW I think I am down for a Death Valley trip.

Bad news for the 1000 people there, I'm guessing it could get quite hot there soon.

Yikes!

https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/05/us/death-valley-national-park-flooding/index.html

I am interested.
 

There are several entrances/exits to and from Death Valley accessible by four wheel drive, and I have been on most of the access/egress points and a stock four wheel drive truck can easily make these grades. Google Maps Cerro Gordo just outside of Lone Pine and you will see the road leading to the silver mine (graded for two wheel drive cars), which continues past the silver mine into Death Valley. For kicks, Google the salt tram that used to transport salt from Death Valley to a steamship on Owens Lake. Much of the tram system remains and it is a great day exploring.

mustangermike wrote:

I'm intrigued by this idea.  With that said, it would help to have my car finished. 

What is left to do?
Should we call Garage Squad?

Although not as hot as Texas, could use a minispilt in NY too. 

Thanks boss357 for the info. Maybe you could plan out a route? Let us know.

https://weather.com/news/weather/video/tourists-flock-to-death-valley-to-experience-extreme-september-temperatures?cm_ven=hp-slot-2   

21 things to do in Death Valley 😁

https://theplanetd.com/best-things-to-do-in-death-valley-national-park/

Raymond_B wrote:

Looks like someone saw this thread

https://www.sickthemagazine.com/death-week?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=633f24fdbdb53b49655df38c&ss_email_id=633f29979f8f5c2eadf2be8f&ss_campaign_name=From+Sick+Week+to+Death+Week%3F%21&ss_campaign_sent_date=2022-10-06T19%3A17%3A22Z

I did not see that, but makes sense to ley somebody local do all the planning.  Seems like it would be cooling off in November??
But most would have more likely met their medical insurance deductible by then…. Just thinking ahead.

Took a road trip through Death Valley last weekend in my truck. From Baker, proceeded north to Furnace Creek (113 miles) and spent the night in Furnace Creek. Lodging in Furnace Creek was $325 for two double beds in a room. Lodging at the Inn at Furnace Creek was $600 per night. At the Ranch, you can park your car in front of your room. The Inn has valet parking and an outdoor parking lot below. Prime Rib dinner at the Ranch was $50 per person and very good. Breakfast at the Inn was $30 per person and very good.

Night 2, we stayed at Panamint Springs Resort (55 miles from Furnace Creek), $253 per night for a tiny room. Dinner at Panamint Springs Resort was good and about $45 per person.

Night 3, we stayed at the Dow Villa Motel (50 miles from Panamint Springs) in Lone Pine and explored Lone Pine. 

Observations: Weather was perfect between 55-75F during the day, 40-45F at night. Clear and sunny most of the time. This trip can easily be done in a day. We stopped at every stop and took our time. Roads were clear and free of debris. The road to Scotty's Castle is closed indefinitely. I would suggest spending the night in Furnace Creek as Baker is approximately 188 miles from the coast, making it a 300 mile day for me. 

If I find time, I will take the Mustang through Death Valley in early April.