Death Valley Summer Road Trip with my Dad

[@swervnk9742]

Some people talk about going places? You 2 go out and enjoy it. Good job man....

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks! We tried to make the most of our three days on this road trip

[@junkyarddog2228]

I was there on July 6th 2020 114 degrees.

[@matthewp1984]

So happy you got to document all this beauty with your father.

[@californiathroughmylens]

It was a great time for sure!

[@buggy627]

That’s so awesome I want to go to Death Valley one day. Cherish this time you spent with your dad. You’ll remember it forever

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks! I hope you make it to Death Valley one day as well!

[@jordanallen4301]

Dont go in the summer , its crazy idk how they are still enjoying it lol some ppl like the heat its powerful heat

[@buggy627]

Jordan Allen oh yeah it’s too hot for me right now!! went to Vegas in the summer and it was 122 fahrenheit.

[@ClawBoss]

Sick video. I’m so jealous. I’m from New Jersey and I LOVE the west coast and Death Valley!!

[@fanatichighdesertrailroader]

This is why I went there in November . Spectacular place.

[@bencuraza6503]

What’s the Average November temperature Days / Nights do you remember ?

[@vaunsphotography6820]

Thanks for sharing! As a child I wore a flannel shirt with a wool sweater over it in Death Valley in August. I was cooler than the rest of my family who were wearing short sleeved tee shirts and tank tops.

[@193322009]

Josh, great video as usual, however, I would highly recommend that, in very hot areas like Death Valley, wear cold wet neck coolers. Have at least two of them. Wear one and have the other one in a cooler wet, or at least have it in a wet zip-lock bag. Change every 1 or 2 hours. This will cool the blood going up to your brain. Stay safe!

[@chac65]

Better yet just don't go in the summer.

[@anncoster7458]

I love Death Valley. Most people who have been there with me think I'm crazy. It is beautiful. So peaceful.

[@parkspursuit7515]

I've been through Death Valley a few times. Always in summer, strangely enough. It's very beautiful. But little can prepare you for the heat. The first time I was there it got up to like 117. I washed a bandana in the sink and draped it over the bed of my truck and it was bone dry within 5 minutes.

[@danh4453]

Lucky that you guys did this trip before this past weekend, when it reached 130F !!

[@gladysthegoat5505]

My wife and I went to Death Valley on the 29 of June 2018 it was 118 degrees

[@briannahyacinth]

Great video! Can't wait to take my dad to some California National Parks when I move back to the state this fall.

[@CactusAtlas]

What a cool trip you had with your father and to share some of your favorite places with him. Really enjoyed the videos and am looking forward to the deeper dives coming in the future. It's funny though... living in Phoenix I'm looking at that temperature reading and thinking, "Oh. So it feels like every day here." LOL.

[@loganz]

Your dad sheltering in the shade behind the smallest sign is mood.

[@Travelwithchris]

ahaha that would be me!

[@oliverjh1281]

Amazing place 👌

[@VentureAHighway]

Crazy to see the water and the greenery, I was not expecting that based on the road you took to get there. Another great video, thanks!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Death Valley is unreal. Last time we went we ended up trail running in 130F degree heat.... well, Adam trail ran, and I wrapped myself in ice and hobbled my way out on the salt flats flailing after him, haha. Great video!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Oh man, that sounds brutal! I would have been wrapped in ice haha

[@octavionieves4873]

Great video, saludos a su papá . 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@TheCampingNerd]

Brave to head out there now! We were there in the spring and it was already way warm.

[@Corgis175]

Love Death Valley. Traveled there on horseback with ETI in 1977 from Ridgecrest over the Panamint Mountains winding up at Furnace Creek, 6 day ride with 130 other riders, camping out at night. Great experience.

[@drjeffmcnair]

@Arleen Rooney sounds amazing!

[@PereaPhotography]

You guys are brave going out there in summer haha. Great video of one of my favorite National Parks! -Mike

[@californiathroughmylens]

haha its probably just a normal day in Arizona at that temperature right? 😂

[@PereaPhotography]

California Through My Lens haha yeah it’s been brutal here lately. 110-117. I’d rather stay inside and watch Netflix 😂

[@californiathroughmylens]

haha wow! I complained at 111 haha

[@PereaPhotography]

California Through My Lens anything above 105 is just miserable 😂

[@tylerpowell9277]

LOVE your channel and style! Found you through the Route 66 videos and so happy to see you and pops are off on another road trip!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks so much for finding my other channel and following along! We try to go on a road trip at least a few times a year

[@jtcowboy5518]

It was 126 F in Death Valley yesterday (8/15/2020)! Not that much better the next few days. Glad you get to spend some precious time with your dad! If you haven't been there yet, I recommend Dante's View when you are in Death Valley. Nice view of the valley just above Bad Water.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Wow, it is getting hot! I have been to Dante's View, that is a great suggestion for sure.

[@allisonsherman7231]

Whoa.... Death Valley in summer. 🙏🏻

[@mcbigj]

My grandparents were really good friends with Father Crowley. My parents would always point out Crowley lake on the way up to Mammoth and tell us the story. So of course now, I tell the story every time, my wife is sick of hearing about it. LOL

[@drjeffmcnair]

@John McDaniel that’s an awesome story!

[@josephregallis3394]

Very nice video. I was there years ago and if you drive up to the higher elevations, it is much cooler. I was where they have structures that look like honeycombs. They were used to burn wood and get charcoal. If I ever get back that way, (I live in Florida) I would hike up there. I believe there is a trail that goes up into the woods up there. It's very cool compared to the lower elevations and would be a great hike! I remember driving back down to the motel and restaurant where we stayed and you could just feel the heat! It was like an oven! Dry and hot! I remember also we asked to be seated in the "No Smoking Section" at the restaurant and the person seating us said, "You are in California, they are all no smoking sections!" Funny! I'll never forget that!

[@campingalan]

Hi there! Thank you very much for another incredible CA trip!! I have a work trip to Vegas in February. I hope we have some extra days so that I can get out to Death Valley! Safe travels!

[@peterk3474]

Death Valley is an awesome place. But you missed Dante's Peak, a truly amazing place.

[@rsturkey]

I liked your video! The temperature in D.V. yesterday was 130! I so wanted to experience it but I do not want to put such a load on my truck. I meander in the Mojave Desert a lot. I love it! There are a lot of interesting places in D.V.; I need to stop at the popular places some day. Great job on covering the tourist highlights-I will have to do them someday.-Ron

[@patriotsleepercell4060]

Nothing like a dad and son trip. Planning many with my sons when they grow up.

[@thespilledmilk]

Yeah, I read on the NPS website that there was a military plane crash at Father Crowley’s Vista Point a year or so ago.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Aww ok, that makes sense. I was wondering about that

[@Travelwithchris]

That's insane!

[@janblake9468]

A few spectators had minor injures; plane was totally destroyed, and pilot was killed.

[@kathrynmercier4874]

I just wanted to say that this channel has been such an inspiration for me. It got me traveling everywhere! I took a trip to Lassen Volcanic last year and just recently hiked Mount Tallac because I saw some of your videos. Thanks!

[@JoeBuiDesertTrippin]

Death Valley is so amazing! I was there about 10 years ago and really wanna go back one day! Thanks for another cool video. Keep on Trippin!

[@Krakondack]

I had a wonderful time in Death Valley this past February. I don't know what you're complaining about with the heat ;)

[@billylouise1101]

Hy, you are very lucky because your father is alive and you can travel with him ... mine is passed away! 😔 great video, congratulations! 👍🙂

[@cristinao3710]

Your videos are fantastic! Thanks for taking us on your road trip!

[@Pushyhog]

i love the 395. l like tecopa hot springs. The 15 and Pahrump nv..

[@snil3464]

I'm moving to Lemoore next year, and this is one of the many things I want to do when I get there! In the winter anyway, so way im going in the summer.

[@dylanmatt210]

Always wanted to go when it’s hot

[@kevinychou]

Thank you for doing this for your viewers. I felt the heat through my phone lol

[@janblake9468]

Back in the 1960's, and earlier, one could drive almost up to Darwin Falls. Been going to DV since the '50's.

[@rvboondocker2559]

We love Death Valley! Fun fact huge aqua-fore under the area. Divers go there regularly to monitor rare sea life. Off limits to visitors.

[@Travelwithchris]

Dude I've lived in So Cal my whole life and have yet to make it here! So good seeing you out exploring with your pops!

[@michiganborn8303]

Haven't been to Death Valley in 28 years. I visited Furnace Creek, and Artist Palet. Don't remember all that other stuff.

[@Blackfilmguild]

I cant believe a plane actually flew inside the canyon.

[@garyleibitzke4166]

They're practicing radar avoidance. If they're down below the canyon walls the radar can't see them.

[@Travelwithchris]

Right!!!!

[@junkyarddog2228]

I was there on July 6th 2020 that canyon is huge.

[@chuckcts-v3460]

Search "Star Wars Canyon" on KZbin, many films of Fighter Jets and others flying thru the canyon. Dafydd Phillip's videos are best, some have audio of pilots, "500 feet @ 500 mph".

[@AppleJack76]

111° is nothing! I was in Laughlin last week. It was 120°.

[@_Dana_B]

Yeah I'm surprised it wasn't hotter.....it was 115° in Palm Springs 🌴 last week.

[@MAGISMAGZMM2]

Ok buddy

[@MAGISMAGZMM2]

Dana B palms springs is a city you can just got inside and turn on the ac but Death Valley is wilderness

[@awsomemodels]

I agree 111° isn't that extreme but yesterday it managed to hit 130° !

[@justinshoats848]

130°

[@jatorresrv]

"Spend time with loved ones when they are well and able! So that you do NOT replace their memory with your guilt!" -The Knitted Brow Thanks for sharing.

[@Saffron.Aerowyn_07]

Well Said...that needs to be on a meme or something...wouldn't surprise me if that soon becomes a popular quote. Thank you, Josh & Pops, for taking us along with you...The pandemic has shown so many people that life is short & we must make our dreams come true...I am inspired to go on road trips with my family...already making plans...NEW SUB here...KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!! 🌍💼👣

[@prateekshukla1388]

Watching from India

[@HollywoodConnection-jast]

Your views would triple, maybe quadruple if you had more music, less talking

[@bencuraza6503]

More Views are obvious better but for me talking is informative getting a personal perspective what to expect. 👍🔥

[@lagatitabruja]

Lol I enjoy the talking

[@tranquilmoodsrelaxation8695]

Beautiful!!!!

[@iyot1020]

yeah went there alone and it was 116 I drank half a gallon of Gatorade and half gallon water never peed once.... and I only went out of my car 30 to 45mins at a time

[@violetbf3773]

Awesome video! Your Pops is always such a good sport 💪🏼😊 and his shirt at the beginning of the video 😁👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 I hope you guys put tons of sunscreen lol.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thank you so much 😁 Yea, I got him that shirt for fathers day haha!

[@claireg.710]

I lived in Phoenix AZ. Today it’s 115 here.

[@monis9198]

very nicely made documentary

[@oldboater]

I’ve been to Death Valley 4 times (I live in Ohio), it is my favorite NP.. I love it’s hostile environment, along with the beauty of the desert and mountains. I’ve stayed at Furnace Creek Ranch & Stove Pipe Wells. The beer tastes great after a full day in the desert heat. Also, the pizza at Panamint Springs is very good, and the beer is also good and cold. If you go allow a 2 day minimum, 3 is better. Would really like to do Titus Canyon. Great video.

[@cindylou3205]

I'm originally from Ohio too and love DV (username is from my 2 favorite parks, YS and DV). I would LOVE to do Titus Canyon. I was sick the day my friends did it and missed out. I agree about 2-3 days, the night sky is breathtaking, especially during a meteor shower!

[@ronbannon]

You should try Hiking Telescope Peak. At ~11,000 feet above the Death Valley plateau it's a truly impressive view of the valley floor. Mt. Everest is ~13,000 above it's plateau. At this elevation the weather is actually quite nice in the summer.

[@mkb9464]

You are very brave

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Great video. We will be visiting California in December, and this seems like a great time to go to Death Valley. Can you please tell me which road you entered the Park on, and your route from there? I especially want to see the view at 3:30. Where was this at, exactly?

[@nightwines]

If you enter DV from the California side and are driving towards Nevada just as you pass the panamint springs resort, 190 starts dropping down that's where it is located. Superb spot to pull over and take a picture. My wife and myself were both able to take pictures of ourselves sitting in the middle of the highway with the background that you see. Not a single car came our way the entire time we were doing it...

[@NCMemoryMakers]

@@nightwines That's great! Thank you so much!

[@andreaperez8813]

I was able to visit this wonderful National Park back in Feb 2018. It was great not to be in the heat but the day was very short, and when it gets dark it really gets dark. Funny story, I had just picked up my mom coming from a cruise earlier in the morning in San Pedro when we made it to Death Valley. She couldn't believe it when she saw were the sea level sign was located. It was astonishing to put it in perspective how low Dead Valley is.

[@californiathroughmylens]

So glad you have gotten a chance to explore the area as well! I agree that it is crazy to see that sign when you are at Badwater.

[@Pushyhog]

the twenty mule team wagons have a second life with engels coach shop here on youtube. He builds em.

[@rholicepayu8037]

Love your videos Josh! Can you please write on the screen these places you go to? It's hard to catch your words in the videos coz sometimes it's too windy in the background or you talk so fast. Thank you.. keep travelling!😍

[@biancacalabria]

Love the adventure with you and your papa! Need more of these videos 💙

[@bigpoppa800]

the ultimate jackass challenge.........walking out to the dunes, like to see Knoxville and Steve-O go out there!!!!!

[@mixeddrinks8100]

You guys are brave! hahah, we went in November and the weather was already sort of HOT. But it is such a wonderful place, but definitely wish we had a higher clearance vehicle. the place near the wagon are great for astro shots at night if you stay at the hotels in furnace creek, spend our sunrise and sunset at Zabriski point. we couldn't make it to the Devil's golf course, didn't want to risk our rented vehicle after going on it for like 10 feet. Our highlight was at Dante's View, we saw quite a few of those mountain goats there.

[@kellyjohnson3617]

Thanks for posting. Only 110 in early July? That’s not bad. You went at a good time. Think it was that temp when I went in April a few years ago. I totally want to go back but not in summer. Maybe late fall. We were exiting the park on a road that takes you near china lake and the jets buzzed our car several times. My friend with me visiting from Norway got super excited to see them doing their maneuvers. We were the only people on the road which is probably why they were buzzing us to give us a thrill. Lol. I want to see more of the park. We were doing a whirlwind tour of the national parks in CA. So didn’t go everywhere we wanted. Only spent one day there. We have driven there from independence. It was fun but only got a taste. Totally want to go to Darwin falls now. Thanks as always for your posts. I’m itching to get out and explore more National forest trails near where I live in Ventura county. I only just, after 35 yrs in CA drove up hwy 33 to pine mountain club. How insanely gorgeous is that landscape and in my back yard. Thanks for inspiring us all to get out

[@heroknaderi]

I enjoyed it. Dispire the Covid pandemic. Still got to enjoy the desert

[@jordanallen4301]

I been to death valley 3 times , i cant believe i never been to Darwin falls major L for me

[@tanaemerson5703]

Awesome video! So glad you get to enjoy such quality time with your dad 😊

[@exploringnewhites]

I see they put the thermostat back up at Furnace Creek. It wasn’t there when we went in March. And yes there was a crash about a year ago. I had no idea there was a waterfall there! That’s crazy given how hot & dry it is!

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Oh my... in July! We went a few years ago in May and it was insanely hot. Hot enough to make the dog throw up 😖 The waterfall is gorgeous! And in a less hot time, Harmony Borax Works is one of my favorites sights to walk around. You squeezed in a lot in your short visit! Nice job as always!

[@cmcullen]

Whoa! Got to sdd Darwin Falls to my next Death Valley trip.

[@TonyV.Chimney]

Nice 👍🏻 share josh ! Musta been extra hot 🥵... what's next for California thru my lens ??? Best Beaches in California ????

[@justinshoats848]

Lol WTF why u driving so slow... Open road for miles

[@darrenzinck7686]

109 hot??? Sounds like a mild summer day in the real desert LOL. Sacramento's forecast this week end is 109 in the valley

[@tracerit]

I would recommend visiting Badwater then head up to Dante's View as the last stop. The view is excellent and you can see how far down Badwater Basin is from there too.

[@Bare36]

European here,nice videos you have. You have beautiful landscapes in Usa. I see temperature is 43'C-111F,than 49'C-111F...? In my country (Croatia) during sommer is often +40'C,and up to 45'C..but in coastal region is always some breeze,so you don't have feel that is so hot...but in continental part is high humidity,without any breeze.its like in furnace.just saying..

[@tinasaunders2358]

Josh this was an amazing video. Haven't been to Yosemite for over 30 years. Now we can't wait to go. Death Valley seemed really interesting also What kind of vehicle do you drive? We have an SUV, hope it will be good enough for the off roads. Thank you so much for sharing you travels and you dad. What do you think of doing these things in the fall? Stay safe and thanks again

[@ericmaass3459]

Just wanted to chime in if I may . I would strongly suggest that if you visit during the summer and your SUV is 10+ years old , rent an SUV . Older vehicles can't handle the heat the A/C system and engine create , combine that with the scorching desert heat. Overheating and tire failure is extremely common . Most all the offroad trails are not maintained and are extremely remote . Large road wash out are common and jagged rocks easily puncture sidewalls . I was there a few years ago and rented a fairly new Nissan Frontier out of Las Vegas for dirt cheap and drove to DV .

[@PcGameGold]

Been there, air con is essential, and check your car over as breaking down can be serious.

[@chasingfinancialindependence]

Thanks for sharing this adventure with us. It's so nice watching you and your dad take these trips.

[@californiathroughmylens]

No problem! Glad you enjoyed it

[@Nikhilking007]

I just love your channel! I live in California and there's a lot I did not explore yet. Your videos make me wanna travel and explore the heck outta California. Thank you!

[@pamhageerty2095]

Pops is hot !

[@Skylabersean]

I wish I can have a cool dad like yours for the road trip !

[@californiathroughmylens]

I did get lucky with that!

[@msvaj]

loved the mini stream and mini waterfall.

[@stephanielong6879]

Omg I hope you bought your dad a beer or big gulp! It’s almost unbearable to watch!

[@drjeffmcnair]

@Stephanie Long Haha yeah where’s my beer or big gulp?!

[@AshotArista]

Unfortunately there was a plane crash in star wars canyon and the place isnt much active compared to 10-15 years ago

[@medrep1000]

Your travel videos are so relaxing to watch. Thumbs up!

[@anti-antifa3656]

What if your car broke down?

[@nathanaeldufresne9467]

Wow, I thought you were going to post this one tomorrow. Thanks for the extra vid!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@wayneyd2]

111? We have that is Arizona.

[@Bossing-r5e]

Here in Philippines we have 45°c

[@garyleibitzke4166]

I drove thru Death Valley in August 1973 in a Dodge Dart GT convertible with no A/C. Last time I went there in a car without A/C. LOL

[@californiathroughmylens]

Oh man, I bet that was hot!

[@garyleibitzke4166]

@@californiathroughmylens It was. I stopped at the side of the road, got out of the car and the soles on my tennis shoes got gooey.

[@patrickschorre2143]

Here in Houston Texas it’s 95 degrees the feels like temperature is over 110 degrees

[@californiathroughmylens]

Its pretty humid right?

[@patrickschorre2143]

California Through My Lens yes

[@WrenchingMafia]

Watching this great video again fin 2022

[@lagatitabruja]

I can feel the heat through my iPad. I love the desert but I’m so sensitive to heat I would probably faint

[@ErikaMartinez-od1jr]

Im curious to know if it was a hot breeze🤔 lol I don't even want to go outside my house during the day. Y'all are true adventurers lol

[@iyot1020]

it like a giant blow dryer.... youre eyelids feels sticky everytime you blink that's how dry it is

[@petermgruhn]

That wouldn't make sense. They knew it was dangerous. They chose to do it anyway. It proved to be dangerous. OMG this is dangerous. Let's not do that anymore. Did they somehow think that it wasn't dangerous when they knew that it was dangerous? It only became dangerous after it told them "Yup, you were right. Dangerous." OR They thought it was perfectly safe. They didn't think that.

[@Garth2011]

Those borax wagons there in Harmony are the original water tank and wagons. The Laws Railroad Museum & Historical Site in Bishop, actually "Laws, CA", house recently copied to the millimeter replicas of the 20 Mule Team Borax Wagons and the water tank which are used each year now during the town parades. Well worth looking into and the one man shop that hand built them using era methods is an incredible craftsman in Joliet Montana, Engels Coachworks.

[@aliadam575]

🇺🇸❇⚓🍻⚓❇🇺🇸 BEAUTIFUL

[@Sushi2735]

Many of my friends just retired to the desert. I need water and green. So I retired on the Georgia Coat under 300 yr Live OAKS, looking out to the sea (5 miles). It’s good we all have different interests and see beauty in completely different things!

[@maverickm885]

Josh and Jeff rocks!