Death Valley

[sfedeli3]

Hi Jim/Pen,

I found Death Valley NP to be one of the most surreal places
ever visited- A definite must in the list of life adventures. My
brother and I went in there from Amargosa Valley, NV with a Chevy
Suburban last year and left by going over the mountains into
Panamint Valley. I would have no problems getting my 40'PT in from
Amargosa, but don't even think of crossing westward into Panamint.
The steep grade will test even an SUV's cooling and braking ability.
By all means, don't go in after May. The heat is extreme. Check out
the National Park Service website- (www dot nps dot gov/deva/) and
look for their link to Death Valley NP. There are three campgrounds
that could accomodate you if they have sites available. Their links
are on the NPS webiste.

Shane Fedeli
85PT40
Hershey, PA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jimocon"
wrote:
>
> Hello all. Gosh, we sure do enjoy reading the forum - what a
wealth
> of knowledge on a gazillion topics.
>
> We're in the Tucson area and want to visit Death Valley. We have
> heard about roads with long hills and campgrounds with small
> spaces. Please, will someone share their experiences and advise
us
> on routes and campgrounds that will accommodate a 35' PT with a 6V
> engine? We don't want to drive in at 22 mph and find all spaces
too
> small.
>
> On a slightly different topic, we've spent the last 3 months in
the
> Tucson area - what a place for hiking and sightseeing. We've been
> so busy we need to leave just to have time to rest up and read a
> book. We're happy to share our experience with anyone thinking
> about spending time here.
>
> Thanks ahead of time for all your help.
>
> Sad to leave but too pooped out to stay much longer.
> Pen & Jim
> '83 PT35
> Benson AZ
>