Death Valley, California

Death Valley Sunset Reflection

This was my fourth or fifth trip into Death Valley.  It is understandable how someone might quickly drive through the main roads of this national park and not see the beauty hidden in this barren land. The sights worth seeing in Death Valley often require one to get up for sunrise or wait until sunset.  On the plus side, you also are not going to get the Yosemite type traffic jams.  At midday much of this land looks like a xero landscaped yard in an upscale part of Arizona, with not a single green sprig to be seen and the hard ground covered with smooth tumbled rocks.  Yet within this arid desert one can always find some water and, hopefully, some beautiful sunsets and memorable reflections.

When you click on “Continue Reading” a slide show of eleven photos will play at the top of the article.
Continue reading