Death Valley NP is the largest national park south of Alaska, at approximately 120 miles north to south and approximately 80 miles east to west. They get fewer than 2 inches of rain most years and temperatures can get as high as 134 degrees Fahrenheit. There is a huge variety of terrain, plants, and animals. March is the best month to go because the high temperature is only about 85 degrees Fahrenheit and the flowers are all blooming. It will take my dad and I about 8 1/2 hours to drive there tomorrow. Then we will spend Saturday, Sunday, and Monday exploring the entire park! Hopefully, we will get a super clear night sky one night to enjoy a night time park ranger talk about all the constellations and planets out!
To prepare for a trip into the desert, we are planning to dress in shorts & t-shirts for the day and pants & jackets for the evening. Many do not realize how chilly the night can get even in the desert. We will also make sure to have an emergency food supply and first aid kit. I don't anticipate being very secluded in the park, but you never know. Another plus that my dad and I will have, is my On-Star mirror with its satellite phone and emergency services. There is not much cell phone reception in the park, so make sure someone outside of your trip knows what route and stops you are planning to do. Well... you will hear from me for the next few days! :D
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