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Road to Death Valley!
by Mark Sedenquist
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Trail to viewpoint above the Furnace Creek Inn
Vista to the north from the viewpoint
Furnace Creek Inn
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On your next visit to Death Valley, be
sure to take a few moments and check out the wonder of the
garden oasis on the grounds of the
Furnace Creek Inn.
The lobby has a stunning view of the Panamint
Mountains -- snow-capped in winter and spring -- that contrast
with the dry-lake bed below. The restaurant serves four-star
entrees, and the bar serves one of my all-time favorite single
malt whiskeys. Another libation not to missed -- if you are
NOT DRIVING -- is the "Perfect 10 Martini". If the
weather isn't too hot, I would also recommend walking up the
trail behind the Inn to the observation structure you can
see on the hill. From there, you can see amazing views in
all directions. There are loose rocks on the narrow, steep
trail (I wouldn't recommend it if you have any fear of drop-offs),
but the view at both sunrise and sunset is magical. Speaking
of magic, I was amazed to discover that the wildflower bloom
is still thriving, albeit at higher elevations than those
we
witnessed in March, but if you don't waste any time, there
is still time to see another once-in-a-century event -- the
2005 Wildflower Extravanganza.
Mark Sedenquist
May 1, 2005
(Links updated July 28, 2020, RTA)
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