When one envisions a ghost town, they think of abandoned, dilapidated buildings, either made from wood or brick. The cave dwellings of Dublin Gulch is not the typical ghost town. Situated on the southern edge of the small village of Shoshone, just outside Death Valley, these miners dwellings are dug into solidified volcanic ash deposits – making the whole town underground so…
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Another unexpected turn in the story of Death Valley is the abundance of water that seems to show up right where it’s needed, before disappearing and dispersing back beneath the rugged surface. Salt Creek Interpretive Trail’s wooden boardwalk takes you alongside a stream and through vast amounts of Pickleweed and Saltgrass. This waterway breaks to the surface at over 200 feet below…
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Driving south on Highway 190, pull-off areas are abundant with unique geological formations. Today we stopped at yet another one. We drove to the Natural Bridge Canyon trailhead and found it packed. Fortunately, someone was pulling out of a parking spot just as we arrived. The hike started the same as most Death Valley canyon hikes, along a large wash….
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Badwater Basin is one of the most iconic places in Death Valley and the most visited. It is well signposted as you travel along Badwater Road. With the increased amount of visitors, especially on holiday weekends, the large carpark is unable to cope with the volume of vehicles. Cars were parked all along the road when we arrived. We did,…
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In 1881 Aaron Winter discovered large quantities of borax on the marsh at what is now known as Furness Creek. After purchasing the holding in 1882, a pioneering businessman, W T Coleman from San Francisco built the Harmony Borax Works. The turnoff is off of Highway 190 near Furnace Creek and signposted. From the parking area, we walked the paved trail reading…
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