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Subject: Re: Death Valley in August with kids (should I avoid it ?) Posted on: Sun, 3 Jun 2007 05:04:40 +0000 (UTC)

On Jun 2, 10:36 am, JPWoodr...@gmail.com wrote:
> On May 31, 9:02 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
> <...>
> > I would really appreciate any experienced advice.
> > Thanks from Italy
>
> I mean this in a respectful way, but I don't think you're qualified to
> make that visit at Death Valley in August.
>
> Since you never experienced the desert before, DV is definitely not
> the place to start. Too many things can go wrong - events that are of
> no consequence in more benign places - and can make you very
> uncomfortable.
>
> So my advice is conservative: visit the beauties of the Southwest
> without tempting the most extreme conditions. Travel safely and
> return when you are able. Prepare your kids so they will visit again
> when they are grown.
>
> Cheers
> John


Death Valley isn't really some desolate location. Unless OP takes it
off road, there really isn't too much of a problem. It's usually well
patrolled by NP rangers. There'd be plenty of tourists around also.