PIREP L06 - Furnace Creek

I had some work obligations during the kids spring break this year, so we punted on the idea of going to Palm Springs.  Also since we've been to PSP four times or so, I thought it might be fun to try a new destination.  I heard April was a good time to go to Death Valley for the super bloom, so we booked a little weekend jaunt to Furnace Creek since there is a runway right there.  Great trip!  We had a fun time, it wasn't too outrageously hot and the desert is beautiful.  Route was VFR CCR-L05-L06 to stay at non-o2 altitudes.

Titus canyon by jeep and zabriskie point sunset hike were the highlights. I will say the campers are way more intrepid than me... I love camping, by a nice river with trees and shade, but I really can't imagine roughing it in that desolate, scorched place. However the oasis hotel was great. Nice air conditioned Casita, beautiful grounds, spring fed pool. Thumbs up. The super bloom is still going but I'd say if wild flowers are your thing, probably only a few more weeks for that. also at the Oasis there are literally thousands and thousands of butterflies right now. way cool.