DV, Southern Utah, or ? Mid May to mid June?
#1
Posted 01 February 2011 - 10:58 PM
We are planning a trip from our home in Victoria, BC to see some sights in DV, Southern Utah, and Phoenix and Tucson areas.
Although we are relatively new to the FWC experience, we have traveled the SW many times by vehicle. Normally we have gone in September, but this year we would like to see the desert when it is in bloom at least partially.
Normally we have stayed on the beaten path (National Parks, state parks, BLMs etc) because we are not comfortable yet going off on our own.
So, if you have any plans during that time for any or all of the areas mentioned, let me know. It would be great to meet some of you folks and perhaps find something off the beaten path with you.
We have only traveled through DV, but would like to stay there for at least a few days. We want to see the Racetrack, Scotty's Castle, and the Borax Museum.
Comments/criticisms welcome. Suggestions for good locations and interesting sites also encouraged. :-)
Thanks,
Tom
#2
Posted 01 February 2011 - 11:05 PM
Let's chat about it as the dates get closer.
Cort
#3
Posted 01 February 2011 - 11:16 PM
In temperature ranking: DV > Phoenix > Tuscon > Southern Utah (at most elevations) >>>Victoria, BC
On the other hand, I know that there are Europeans -- or maybe just Germans -- who deliberately visit DV in mid-summer (when highs can be >120° at Furnace Creek) just so they can get the "full experience". So maybe the temps aren't an issue for everyone.
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#4
Posted 01 February 2011 - 11:32 PM
#5
Posted 01 February 2011 - 11:33 PM
Ya, I realize the temps will be pushing it. When we were there in Sept 07 it was about 104. Last Sept we camped in Moab area and it was 100 + ish.
I am definitely NOT European, and not a big fan of sweltering.
Hot I can take, as long as it cools in the evening.
#6
Posted 01 February 2011 - 11:48 PM
Euros often find ways to die in the Death Valley heat!
Stew
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#7
Posted 01 February 2011 - 11:51 PM
#8
Posted 02 February 2011 - 05:52 PM
Dawson City, Yukon? If so, check out Midnight Dome. Great views of the town and all the old mining tailings.
We did Hwy. 12 last Sept. What a great trip. We ended up doing the Grand Circle in Utah, Vegas area, and even Woodland to check out new FWC developments.
So, the consensus appears to be that it may be too hot in May/June for DV. We are pretty flexible with our timing, so maybe late April early May. I'll have to run that by the boss.
Great territory but too hot for me by then . I may be heading to Dawson NWT or beyond. If it gets too hot, and it seems you know what you are in for, just head up. Hwy 12 in Utah is great and take the switchbacks, I think out of Boulder to Notam Road. Go South and take the ferry or North for Capital Reef.
#9
Posted 02 February 2011 - 06:01 PM
I'll definitely check those spots out.
As Mark says, it could be quite hot in Death Valley that time of year. After you fry in Furnace Creek, head to higher country in Butte Valley or even higher to Mohogany Flat.
Euros often find ways to die in the Death Valley heat!
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Posted 02 February 2011 - 10:39 PM
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