Our next stop was the Saline Valley Hot springs.. here we would camp for the
next two nights. This little oasis in the middle of Saline Valley is amazing,
there are hot pools, grassy areas, palm trees, hot running water and showers, everything you would NOT expect
to find in the middle of the desert, out in nowhere land. The whole place is very well maintained by
Lizard Lee, who is a volunteer and does most of the upkeep with the help of
visitors donations. I would highly recommend stopping here and spending a few
days.. This would be our base camp for the next days adventure..
Click on the picts for a larger view
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Clothing is optional around here.. |
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Benches around the campfire ring |
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The bath.. this ones for soaking.. |
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The upper sunrise pool... |
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Another cold pool further uphill from the springs, being built |
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Another view near the crystal pool.. lots of grass and trees.. |
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Crystal pool with canopy and grass |
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