Death Valley National Park - Sabbath Afternoon

This is nearby a stream where Joe showed us rock that was actively forming and only a couple hundred of years old.  He described it as, "some of the youngest rock you will ever find."  Pretty cool!

Salt flats - looks like snow!

The group - believe it or not, this was not posed.  I just told them to look at me from where they were already standing and that was that!

Driving through a dust storm!

Perfect vehicle for Death Valley -- not ours!

Golden light while driving up into the mountains to camp.  It was cold!

(Click on picture to enlarge panorama)

Sabbath Morning at Death Valley

Barry and I rose early and had worship on a bluff overlooking our campsite.  The morning light set off the distant mountains in such a tranquil way.

Sleepy bunnies :)

Barry taking a walk.

Spring green in the desert!

After everyone awoke and a grand breakfast was had by all (our meals were spectacular!), we headed to Badwater basin, the lowest point in the U.S.

Salt flats at Badwater Basin.

The guys in a canyon we hiked up.

Barry going for a climb.

Salt flats in Death Valley.

Death Valley National Park - Day 1

As mentioned earlier, we spent a good deal of our Spring Break studying and working.  But the second weekend we took a break from studies, work, and upset stomachs and headed to Death Valley National Park with some friends.  While there weren't many flowers, we got to see some beautiful scenery.  I was most impressed with the expansive skies and beautiful blue/brown contrasts.  Here is Day 1 of our trip.

Death Valley through my sun glasses!

Willard Froggle remains our ever-faithful road trip mascot!

The Painter's Canvas - beautiful hues of teal, purple, pink, and orange.

Just love the browns in these next few pictures.

Sabbath's Arrival.