Death Valley National Park, Monday

So we made it to Death Valley just as the sun was setting and it was
absolutely gorgeous. As for spending the night, there was one other
tent in the entire campground at Patamint Springs, and I swear it
didn't get below 85 that night. Poor choice on our part? Maybe, but
the scenery was worth it.

So Monday morning we got up with the sun and drove over another 5,000
ft pass into Death Valley itself and down to sea level. After some
quick pictures and a visit to the dunes, we were out of the park by
8:30 or so and it already felt like 100 degrees. But this park was a
pleasant surprise and we can't wait to head back some spring or fall
to actually backpack.