

 |
Random files - Death Valley, October 2019 |
 |
|

Rock Anomalies753 viewsWas the circular blotch on the rock a lichen growth or an "insert" of some sort? As it turned out, it was a portent of things to come.
|
|

Ingress to Marble Canyon812 viewsJoAnn starts the trek into Marble Canyon from the trailhead, where we parked the Jeep.
|
|

A Touch of Green838 viewsAlthough fall is generally a dry season in these parts, some greenery can still be found here, thanks to the spring that feeds it.
|
|

Sheriff860 viewsThe Nye County Sheriff showed up in his high-powered police interceptor.
|
|

Find the Fish801 viewsSee how many Shoshone Pupfish you can find in this picture.
|
|

Lunch in Leadfield816 viewsSome of the structures of the abandoned town, as well as tailings from the erstwhile mine, can be seen behind our vehicles.
|
|

Contraption827 viewsNot sure about the purpose of this machine, though it showed up at the park later. Was it a generator?
|
|

Watchtower784 viewsA massive rock dome looms over Mike's bug like the tower guarding the entrance into Mordor at Cirith Ungol.
|
|

 |
Last additions - Death Valley, October 2019 |
 |
|

Hobbitmobile859 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
|
|

Bag End - Desert Version829 viewsA veritable hobbit mansion, with two doors.Nov 16, 2019
|
|

Pedestrian Zone800 viewsHobbits have an aversion to automobiles and other complex machinery, though there are some exceptions.Nov 16, 2019
|
|

Sharkey's End803 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
|
|

View to the East830 viewsLooking past the end of Bagshot Row toward the abodes of Big People.Nov 16, 2019
|
|

Bagshot Row804 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
|
|

Access Road851 viewsThis road leads to Shoshone's RV park, school and wetland.Nov 16, 2019
|
|

Pupfish Protective Zone; No Fishing837 viewsAll about the Shoshone Pupfish.Nov 16, 2019
|
|

|