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Death Valley California Part 2 of 2


This Episode is for you and about Death Valley Part 2



Welcome to Dr. Mary Travelbest’s 5 Steps to Solo Travel Guide, an empowering travel and life adventure with a personal approach to guiding women like you in your prime who might be a bit adventure-timid. My goal is for you to create memories with your travels.

I want to expand the relationships you make in our groups into a supportive community with your needs at the center.

 

In this episode, the FAQ is: How to pack a personal item to travel for 90 days.

 

Today’s Destination is Death Valley, Part 2, 

Today’s Misstep- Bad at directions

 

Travel Advice: Take the lesson with you and share it with others. 

 

FAQ:  How to pack a personal item to travel for 90 days. Part 2

Here’s the destination story: Part 2 Planning the visit

This is part 2 of a story about visiting Death Valley, California, on a solo road trip in 2025.

I told you last time how I planned the trip and my first stops. Here is where I went, a reflection on how I took action, and then created the memory.

 

But first, I went to Badwater Basin. It’s the lowest spot in the USA, at 282 feet below sea level.   https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/maps.htm

 

https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/visit-the-furnace-creek-visitor-center.htm

 

https://www.oasisatdeathvalley.com/lodging/the-ranch-at-death-valley/

 

https://www.usparklodging.com/deathvalley/deathvalley_furnacecreekranch.php

 

 

Today’s Misstep- Bad at directions

 

Today’s Travel Advice- Take the lesson with you and share it with others. 

 

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