It was 103 degrees on Friday (March 15) at Death Valley NP. So the 5 days we planned to be there was shortened to 2. We packed a lot in, but saw very little of the park and hope to return some winter.
We went on a great hike through the Golden Canyon on a water course that came down from the Red Cathedral at the end of the trail. More pictures later of the amazing rock colors and shapes.
Most special of all and our main reason for coming to Death Valley was a tour of Scotty's Castle by our dear friend, Ranger Kate. She arranged the schedule to lead a tour for us and then played a special song from her programs at Great Basin, "Don't Fence Me In" on the Welte-Mignon Organ just for us as the tour ended. We were honored and thrilled by her kindness and our 'custom' designed tour. Here she is in period costume as the tour began. I'm sorry you can't see the seams in her stockings that 'finish' off her costume.
This is a short update and I hope to share more later about Death Valley NP, an amazing place! We are on our way to Oregon now from Winnemucca, NV and are spending the night in a rest area with a fantastic view. Stay tuned!
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