1. Death Valley National Park is calling us!

2. Join us during Christmas Break Peak winter visitation periods include Christmas to New Year’s. Consult http://www.furnacecreekresort.com/ and http://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htmhttp://www.furnacecreekresort.com/http://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm

3. I will call Furnace Creek about Christmas Mass/Service.

4. Enjoy an array of many activities at Death Valley.

5. Golfing The lowest track in the world at 214 feet below sea level.

6. Stargazing Death Valley has been designated as the largest Dark Sky National Park in the country

7. From the Canyons to the desert bed, lots of walking and hiking

8. Photography Death Valley is truly a valley, and the elevation differences are dramatic. From the top of Telescope Peak to the west to Badwater at the bottom of the valley, there is an 11,000-foot elevation change – roughly twice the depth of the Grand Canyon.

12. Star Trails over Grand Canyon, Death Valley

13. Elephant Mountain in Death Valley

14. Mosaic Canyon in Death Valley

15. Death Valley has more than 785 miles of road including hundreds of miles suitable for mountain biking.

17. Death Valley Sand Dunes

18. Winter Temperatures Winter is mild with occasional winter storms. It has cool days, chilly nights, and rarely, rainstorms. If it rains, be alert for flash floods. Wind is common in the desert. Daily high 65°, daily low 38°, record high 89°, record low 19°, precipitation 0.19 inches are averages for the month of December. Remember, Furnace Creek Ranch is below sea level.

19. Be prepared with lots of layers to tackle the various temperatures. Hiking Boots Sunscreen Hat/Cap Binoculars Camera Golf clubs/Tennis Rackets Bathing Suit Refillable water bottles Jacket for chilly nights

20. Accommodations The Inn at Furnace Creek, a 66 room resort 224 room Ranch at Furnace Creek Campground or RV parking with Full Hook Up For detailed information/reservations: http://www.furnacecreekresort.com/lodging/r eservations/ http://www.furnacecreekresort.com/lodging/r eservations/

21. The Inn at Furnace Creek

22. Furnace Creek Ranch

23. Camping with Full Hookup

24. Our Pets Although pets are welcome in the park, there are many restrictions for the safety of the park resources, wildlife, other visitors, and even your pet. Please consult for more information:http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyo urvisit/pets.htmhttp://www.nps.gov/deva/planyo urvisit/pets.htm

25. Getting there Because Death Valley is surrounded by six mountain ranges, there will be snow from some of the higher elevations entering the park. CA Hwy 190 transects the park west to east and the summit is 5,000 feet. 1)From Bakersfield to SR 58 to eventual entrance into the park from Hwy 190, 2)From Tahoe US 50 then south on Hwy 395 (spectacular views with snow everywhere, but a main thoroughfare so CalTrans focuses on keeping them clear of snow). Map coordinates for the Visitor Center: N36°27.70 W116°52.00 DO NOT DEPEND ON GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM.

26. El Nino Because of what has been said about El Nino wreaking havoc with our winter this year, there could be unforeseen vacation changes. When making reservations, please inquire about their refund policy