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Eureka Dunes

tripledigitken - 11-24-2010 at 06:44 PM

We try to get up to Death Valley at least once a year. This last trip we went to some areas we hadn't visited before. Eureka Dunes are at the northern end of the part and at 700' tall are the tallest dunes in CA. Spectacular place. We were the only ones there during our 2 hour stop! You do not need 4 wheel drive to get there, but it is some 60+ miles of graded roads from the turnoff by Scotty's Castle.














1948 Buick Roadmaster 2 door, straight 8, a rare ride in it's day!

24baja - 11-24-2010 at 07:11 PM

Very nice photos, thanks for sharing.

Sunman - 11-24-2010 at 10:55 PM

Very nice pics Ken, beautiful sky! Just got back from DV myself today, i was up in butte valley though, opposite ends of the park. Gettin pretty chilly eh?

tripledigitken - 11-24-2010 at 10:59 PM

Thanks for the comments.

When we were at the Charcoal Kilns it was 30 degrees and 30+ mph gusts! At sea level it was 70 degrees though.

DianaT - 11-24-2010 at 11:23 PM

Nice ones Ken, very nice. LOVE the processing on that old car---really makes it unique.

We were there for the first time last year and they are amazing. We drove there from the 395 side---great trip.

Barry A. - 11-24-2010 at 11:30 PM

My son and I just came thru there about a month ago------it was HOT then (in the 90's). We had come north from Saline Valley, and then over the 4x4 road over Steel Pass, and down upon the Eureka Dunes from the SE, and out to Big Pine in Owens Valley---------incredible dunes, and most beautiful.

Great pics, for sure.

Barry

tripledigitken - 11-26-2010 at 09:22 AM

Barry

That is one route I 've yet to take. Have only been into/out of Saline Valley from the east and south, not the northern route. Thanks for the comment.

Diane

Thanks! I can't resist taking pictures of rusted old cars and trucks.

New Mexico




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Ken Bondy - 11-26-2010 at 10:17 AM

Those are fabulous Ken. Thank you for the headsup on Eureka Dunes. I spent a few days in Death Valley last March and absolutely loved it. I had forgotten how beautiful and eery it is. You really nailed the dunes!!

tripledigitken - 11-26-2010 at 11:18 AM

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Originally posted by Ken Bondy
Those are fabulous Ken. Thank you for the headsup on Eureka Dunes. I spent a few days in Death Valley last March and absolutely loved it. I had forgotten how beautiful and eery it is. You really nailed the dunes!!


Thanks very much Ken. As mentioned by others the easiest access is from Big Pine. It has dry camping facilities, tables and one toilet. On a Friday we were the only ones there during our 2 hour stop. It's liked by many Baja fans for a reason!!!

Ken

BajaGringo - 11-26-2010 at 12:13 PM

More great photos Ken - really enjoyed the photos of the Dunes as we used to go out there when I was a kid.

I remember seeing a book dedicated to photography of old, abandoned cars at a friends house years back. Great book and tried to find it online but no luck.

I did find this page...

Junkyards and Abandoned Vehicles...

Saline Valley

bajaguy - 11-26-2010 at 12:28 PM

Interesting story about the Corporal from Kansas:

http://www.av.qnet.com/~carcomm/wreck29.htm

tripledigitken - 11-27-2010 at 04:59 AM

BG,

Thanks for the comments and the link.

capt. mike - 11-27-2010 at 07:02 AM

clearly we have 2 "Ken" s who are the best digital photogs on this forum, and probably many other forums.
wow incredible.

BajaGringo - 11-27-2010 at 11:14 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by capt. mike
clearly we have 2 "Ken" s who are the best digital photogs on this forum, and probably many other forums.
wow incredible.


Agreed...