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Two days in Death Valley - part 4

MorrisBetter

MorrisBetter

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At the south end of the Butte Valley there are two cabins. This one is the famous "Geologist's cabin", that is well maintained and stocked with food, drinks, lanterns and fuel, books, games and more. The cabin is one of many that are maintained by a group of volunteers and is available for use by any passer-by. Please excuse the color of Keith's bike.
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Inside is pretty nice. I wouldn't mind spending the night here;
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I've seen worse views at 4 star hotels:
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This place is just down the road from the geologist's cabin. Not quite the same ambiance as the Geologist's Cabin. It's ironic that the sign says to keep the gate closed to keep the "Burrows out", when it clear from the mounds of dirt on the other side of the gate that something is burrowing in anyway;
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We were just there, sorry we missed you. The road has had serveral flash floods down it since i was there last.

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MorrisBetter said:
It's ironic that the sign says to keep the gate closed to keep the "Burrows out", when it clear from the mounds of dirt on the other side of the gate that something is burrowing in anyway;
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its says to keep gate closed and keep the "burros out" not "to keep the burrowers out".

aka, "we dont want your Ass pooping on our property"

:lol:



Burro ------>
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Sceep said:
its says to keep gate closed and keep the "burros out" not "to keep the burrowers out".

aka, "we dont want your Ass pooping on our property"

:lol:



Burro ------>
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I'm an engineer. I get a pass on spelling. Always... Even when the correct spelling is right there in front of me. But, I've made a mental note; burro = ass Burrow = dig. Got it.
 
Radar said:
We were there on Thursday. I live nearby, It's like my back yard.





So now you know your ass from a ground squirrel. Righr......Right???

:)
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Oh, good humor there. A+ on the subtlety!

Where are you located? It's a 500 mile drive for me. I used to live in Santa Clarita when I was a kid.
 
MorrisBetter said:
Oh, good humor there. A+ on the subtlety!

Where are you located? It's a 500 mile drive for me. I used to live in Santa Clarita when I was a kid.
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I live in Pahrump NV it's about 30 miles west to Death Valley. Lots of great desert riding.
 
That house in the first pic looks like a possible way to build a home here ... Might be too hot though and would need a few MODS to let the heat out the top...

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Is that a big hunk of marble rock in this pic? Or would that be shadows on it giving it that layered look?
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ray_ray said:
That house in the first pic looks like a possible way to build a home here ... Might be too hot though and would need a few MODS to let the heat out the top...

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Is that a big hunk of marble rock in this pic? Or would that be shadows on it giving it that layered look?
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The entire Death Valley area is volcanic, so I would guess that this is no different. On the other hand it could be ancient sea bed tipped on end. No shortage of that in the area either. Death Valley is like seeing the earth with it's skin stripped off. You see all of the rock formations that normally are hidden by vegetation. It's a great place for a dual-sport ride because of the history and terrain. If you can only make one trip, plan on four days of riding minimum to get a feel for the place. BTW, the food is great. Stovepipe Wells and Furnace creek both have very good food, drink and accommodations. Amazing riding during the day, and first rate dining at night. It's a must-do ride IMO.
 
damn awesome report again morris. Now I need to revisit, I don't recall parts 2 and 3.

edit- I see them now- I remember your first one a couple of years ago.
 
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