http://www.adventure-space.com/blogs/mike_pudlo/default.aspxenCommunityServer 2008 SP1 (Build: 30619.63)http://www.adventure-space.com/blogs/mike_pudlo/archive/2006/10/16/410.aspxMon, 16 Oct 2006 21:55:00 GMT73f2ef2e-a873-4fa0-96bf-afdf4b2a17ce:410Mike Pudlo0http://www.adventure-space.com/blogs/mike_pudlo/rsscomments.aspx?PostID=410http://www.adventure-space.com/blogs/mike_pudlo/archive/2006/10/16/410.aspx#comments<P>The trip out to Death Valley&nbsp;I will remember forever.&nbsp;&nbsp;We hit all the great&nbsp;spots;&nbsp;sand dunes, salt flats, mountains, canyons, and even a waterfall, thats right even a waterfall(s).&nbsp; I couldn't believe in an area that has 120 degree summers can have a remote oasis tuck into the western side.&nbsp; I had a blast out at Darwen Falls, did some rock climbing, took a dip in the chilly mountain water.&nbsp; We started this adventure in a dried wash, followed a little creek into a huge grass land, the sound of gushing watering grows as we get further in the marsh.&nbsp; Hopping over a few little creeks we arrived at the bottom of Darwen Falls (1).&nbsp;&nbsp; Last century a ladder could have been use to allow visitors to&nbsp;climb up the fall to access several other falls located behind the first fall.&nbsp; Currently the path is only open to experienced rock climbers and brave individuals who will navigate the steep rocks to locate the next fall.&nbsp; There are no markers or ropes, so please don't attempt with out the proper shoes and equipment.&nbsp; </P> <P>So when you are out in Death Valley, and the heat is getting to you head to the oasis for a dip!!</P> <P>This is Mike your Adventure Host signing out!!!</P> <P>Death Valley National Park</P><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.adventure-space.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=410" width="1" height="1">