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| Death Valley, October 2019We arrived on Wednesday, October 23 and left on Monday, October 28. As in November 2016, we stayed at the Atomic Inn in Beatty, Nevada, which served as a very satisfactory base of operations for our forays into DVNP itself. We were fortunate in enjoying the company of JoAnn Rees, who organized the expedition, and her sister Diana Howell, among others. We went on excursions to Titus Canyon, Marble Canyon, Monarch Canyon and Keane Wonder Mine. And, coincidentally, we had the unexpected good fortune to be in town for the Beatty Days festival on Saturday, October 26, with a parade and fair-cum-flea market. Fun times! |
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Fork in the road544 viewsThe sign indicates two possible ways to go, Cottonwood or Marble Canyon. We followed the advice of the guy who said, "When you come to a fork in the road, take it."
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Light is the Left Hand of Darkness493 viewsI found the interplay between sunlight and shadow fascinating.
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Sharkey's End561 viewsUnfortunately, this is not how Bag End looked in the days of Bilbo and Frodo. This is how it looked after Sharkey took it over.
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Almost Through515 viewsIf we can just make it past this last jumble of rock before it comes crashing down, we're home free.
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Ovine Meadow521 viewsAlthough we didn't see any on this excursion, on prior visits some members of our party have spotted bighorn sheep in this meadow, which is fed by a nearby spring.
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Jock Goes Exploring546 viewsBeing on a leash doesn't slow this guy down much. He just drags me along wherever he wants to go.
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Find the Fish541 viewsSee how many Shoshone Pupfish you can find in this picture.
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Flying Saucer with Aliens511 viewsThe Atomic Inn's entry won the sweepstakes - for the third year in a row. That was because the aliens zapped anyone who didn't vote for it.
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Hobbitmobile566 viewsThere are exceptions to the hobbit dislike of complex machines, as evidenced by this red station wagon sitting out in front of Bagshot Row.Nov 16, 2019
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Bag End - Desert Version540 viewsA veritable hobbit mansion, with two doors.Nov 16, 2019
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Pedestrian Zone530 viewsHobbits have an aversion to automobiles and other complex machinery, though there are some exceptions.Nov 16, 2019
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Sharkey's End561 viewsUnfortunately, this is not how Bag End looked in the days of Bilbo and Frodo. This is how it looked after Sharkey took it over.Nov 16, 2019
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View to the East541 viewsLooking past the end of Bagshot Row toward the abodes of Big People.Nov 16, 2019
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Bagshot Row563 viewsA whole row of hobbit-houses, out in the desert. Not as green as the original Shire, but desert hobbits have to make do.Nov 16, 2019
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Access Road555 viewsThis road leads to Shoshone's RV park, school and wetland.Nov 16, 2019
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Pupfish Protective Zone; No Fishing560 viewsAll about the Shoshone Pupfish.Nov 16, 2019
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