"The cause of the fire is not known but is suspected to be an electrical issue. This is the fifth vehicle fire in the park in the past year. Most vehicle fires in the park are due to brakes overheating on long, steep descents.

Amargosa Volunteer Fire Department and Pahrump Fire Department responded to the fire. The National Park Service fire engine was unable to respond due to insufficient numbers of fire-trained staff available. Park rangers did respond in patrol vehicles. " #DeathValleyNationalPark #NPS https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/news/vehicle-fire-7-21-2024.htm

I wonder how Dante's View compares to Botticelli (The Abyss)

I guess the layering in the walls in some parts of Death Valley does resemble that. 🤔

@ai6yr it's prolly impossible for me to pick a favorite National Park. i've been lucky to have been to most in the lower 48 & 2 in Hawaii

but Death Valley is up there among the best, IMO. just absolutely stunning views & vistas. otherworldly

i often wonder how many ppl who go there on a road trip from the East know how mountainous it'll be.
bc i had no idea. my 1st time there, i was a little scared for my car on both ups & downs (& luckily i'm not the type to go in the middle of summertime 😬)