Introducing Death Valley
The name itself evokes all that is harsh, hot and hellish in the deserts of the imagination, a punishing, barren and lifeless place of Old Testament severity. Yet it acts like a siren’s call on travelers, who find an endless geological wonderland to explore here.
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Last updated: Sep 23, 2008
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RE: Wanted: warm US destinations in October & November!
by bzookaj 12 September 2011
>LA is close to Death Valley, Joshua Tree, and the Sequoias "Close" being approximately 6 hours, 2 hours and 5 hours, respectively (drive…
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Re: Wanted: warm US destinations in October & November!
by AtroposTrip 12 September 2011
[Los Angeles|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/los-angeles] and the California region has alot to offer (except for traffic). If you like…
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RE: From S.F. to Vegas via US 50 and 395. Doable in April?
by BubbaK 12 September 2011
If Hwy. 50 is problematic, I-80 is a good alternative (side trip to Tahoe if you have time). If there's somewhow a late season storm…
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