Odd feeling of deja vu...

I grew up in Azusa, and went to Gladstone HS. I've also traveled in the desert a lot. But I would never go to Death Valley in July! One probable reason that the rangers don't patrol the area is that there usually aren't many people there that time of year. The latest I've ever gone to Death Valley is late May, and that was hot enough.

Esp in an area like that, I would find the ranger station FIRST, and tell them where I'm going and that I will check in with them when I return, even if it's only to leave a note on the door.

They used their heads fairly well, but it would have been better not to get into a situation like that.

Sue