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Subject: Re: Death Valley in August with kids (should I avoid it ?) Posted on: Thu, 31 May 2007 16:07:07 +0000 (UTC)

On May 31, 8:02 am, forumg...@gmail.com wrote:
> Next August and September I will be on vacation in the South West with
> my wife and our two kids (12 and 8 years old). I've booked everything
> (hotels, car, etc.) since February and I can't stand the wait to
> leave!
>
> Anyhow I have a big concern: on August, 25th I should drive from Las
> Vegas to Furnace Creek in the Death Valley. I would sleep at Furnace
> Creek and then I would leave to go to Lee Vining CA.
>
> Yes I know that August is not the best month to go there!
>
> My car will be a Suv and I plan to arrive in the DV in the late
> afternoon and leave early in the morning.
>
> Do you think that driving and passing the night in the Death Valley
> could be dangerous for my kids'health?
> Should I change my route ?
>
> I would really appreciate any experienced advice.
> Thanks from Italy
> Alf


Not unless you leave them out there exposed to the sun with no water.
People go to Death Valley to experience the intense heat. If that's
not your intention then I would not go there. Just make sure your car
is in good working condition and you carry lots of drinking water with
you.