Mesquite Springs
It was quiet in Death Valley especially at our new campsite in Mesquite Springs. and beautiful. Eight days might be a little long. Each day provided new views and light shows with unexpected attractions. We saw the Milky Way span across the sky, identified Mars and Saturn without a telescope and counted at least ten satellites crossing the night sky.
We are camping at the north end of the valley near Scotties Castle, which is closed due to the previous flooding. While there
Our previous luck with our Cell Phone booster struck out at this location, you can’t amplify something that doesn’t exist. Nothing multiplied by any number still equals nothing.
There are no roads suitable for our car further north or west of Ubehebe Crater and the only road to the east is closed due to repairs at Scotties Castle our time was spent just enjoying our location. The end of the road is an obvious plus for anyone seeking quiet.
Did I mention that it was quiet in Death Valley? It was quiet until the Navy showed up.
Here is a link to the google map for the area.
Link to our 2018 Route.
Link to our route Boise to Las Vegas.
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I like the twist at the end: dang Navy.
The most exciting thing there, except for the scorpion in the outhouse.
Better be careful.
What a treat you’re having. We both love looking at the night sky… when we get to see it.
They do that there from time to time.
Almost every weekday. Some nights, but the pictures at night are not as nice.
That sounds incredible!
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