Badwater Flats, Death Valley, CA by danapommet
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This posting ends Day 1 in Death Valley, California. I am near the lowest spot in the United States – Badwater Flats. Elevation minus 282 feet. That translates into 282 feet (85.5 meters) below sea level. The spring feed puddle behind me is the only open water in Death Valley. It is brackish water – high salt content and undrinkable, thus the name "Badwater". The white ring around the puddle is dried salt. There are tiny organisms in that puddle that can handle the salt and the heat, such as Pickleweed, tiny aquatic insects and the Badwater snails. Speaking of heat, please note how I am dressed in the hottest, driest and lowest point in the US. The shirt is flannel and I’ve hiked almost 10 miles. As I drove in that morning, there was snow on the “Welcome to Death Valley” sign. Go figure.
I’m going to give you a break from Death Valley for a couple of weeks but I would like to came back to it later on.
Photo taken in 1996 and some info came from Wikipedia.
Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous comments & favs.
Dana
Comments (25)
West_coaster07
Incredible!!
MrsLubner
Wonderful shot! I have never stopped when I've crossed part of Death Valley. Always zoomed through looking for the other side, but then, I usually end up going through in summer. :-)
petercp
Great shot Dana and very interesting information also!
SerenityBlue
Fascinating! Snow? OH boy!! I love the desert, but in spring or autumn when cooler weather.
flavia49
fantastic shot!!!
Katraz
Fascinating shot and some very interesting information, would love to go there , maybe one day.
whaleman
The photo says it all, and it says a lot!
tpx1
great capture
Meisiekind
Fascinating narrative and a lovely image of you! Thanks for sharing this Dana! :)
ShadowsNTime
Love the 'Badwater' title! Its a good thing they posted that I am sure! Wonderful capture and info! Thanks for sharing, and I did wonder why you were wearing flannel, lol! Thank you so much for your comments and support in my absence, I am very honored!
MrsRatbag
Hard to imagine sea level being so far above your elevation...great shot!
lucindawind
excellent ! you look very cool there !
beachzz
This really shows how huge and desolate Death Valley is--great shot, and nice to see you as well!!
orig_buggy
Fasinating story!! I love your Death Valley pics!!! I need more! LOL
jendellas
Flip, the pic is great & the info. Looking forward to more.
sandra46
excellent! thank you!
moochagoo
I've been there ! Such a wonderful souvenir (but hot !!!!)
timtripp
excellent photo!
Richardphotos
I really want to return there again. your shot shows me what I missed.
bmac62
Thanks Dana for this posting. I haven't been to Death valley for years but my first assignment in the Army was Fort Irwin, CA...southwest of Death Valley in the Mohave high desert. That was an interesting two years for a young guy from New York.
tennesseecowgirl
Great to see this area again, and fascinating place and info you provided. And I would love to see more. Have a great day my friend~
CavalierLady
That is VERY COOL, Dana! Have never seen this vantage point before. Really neat shot. Reminds me of the salt flats not far from Guadalupe Peak in SW Texas.
Str4wB34ry
It's been interesting reading/viewing about Death Valley, thank you. This is a lovely picture of yourself with awesome surroundings.
mgtcs
Gorgeous landscape!
soffy
:) Hi Dana,so nice to see you,thanks for sharing this shot and interesting info*****