Eureka Dunes

I know, I know, almost the last day of the month and I'm rushing to get my last two posts in for the year.  It's hard being back in Death Valley with internet only when you go to town once a month.  The past month and a half has been a crazy blur of work, training, adventuring, traveling, celebrating, and little sleep.

 

At the beginning of the December, my friend Isabelle and I went to the north end of the park to explore the Eureka Dunes.  There are five sand dune complexes in the park and Eureka is the tallest in the park and the tallest in California.  When the conditions are right, the sand 'sings'.  In this trip, Isabelle and I were the only ones singing.

 

We stopped at Crankshaft Junction.  This park is so big, I tell you what.

Approaching the dunes.

The way the sunlight played off the dunes was absolutely beautiful.  Photos can't even begin to capture it.  The day was beautiful and hiking the dunes was a great way to get out and release some energy.

We saw a lot of human tracks, but also some really cool wildlife tracks as well.

I am so thankful for good friends.