24.02 Overton, Nevada: Valley of Fire State Park
Instinctively, we felt that a visit to Valley of Fire State Park was going to be special. The plan was to arrive late afternoon to avoid the excessive heat as well as capture a sunset. This is to be followed by an early morning visit to witness a sunrise and of course, to enjoy hiking in the cooler part of the day. Thus far, we are most excited with the result. As we mentioned in the previous blog, the landscapes are harsh and yet as beautiful as we have ever seen. Deserts in general, and the Mojave in the case of this visit, are providing the most captivating scenery. For one of us, I'm prepared to stick my neck out and state that the deserts are remarkable and perhaps the most scenic of all sights. I never thought I would ever make such a statement. Then again, I've been know to utter words that I would wish to recall. You decide whether I'm off base. (Captions positioned above pictures with thanks to Gail Edelstein.) Setting sun hits 'low hanging fru...