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Death Valley: Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes

The fourth post in our Death Valley series explores the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. Sand sledding and fun are permitted. As a bonus, the end of the post features a stop at Natural Bridge, an arch within Death Valley National Park not far from Badwater Basin.

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Death Valley: Hitting New Lows

In the third post of our Death Valley series, we hit a new low at 282 feet below sea level, the lowest point in North America: Badwater Basin.

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Death Valley National Park

This is the first post of our Death Valley series. The national park is the lowest, driest, and hottest area in the United States, and there are many opportunities for adventure throughout the park.

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Jones Peak, revisited

On a clear, sun-soaked day, the Cranky Camper revisits a low, but challenging peak at the front of the San Gabriel Mountains.

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Happy Gotcha Day, Owen: Ten Years of Love and Adventure

With gratitude and joy, we celebrate ten years journeying with our beloved pup.