cadee2c
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I have a quick question. Do we need to purchase 49ers memberships in order to see the entertainment and art shows and stuff at the encampment?
Death Valley rally November 4-11 2018
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UTTransplant
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I still highly recommend it since you will get the schedule of all events plus the money goes to the event plus supporting the park. There are some activities where people will check for a membership button, but the music isn?t one of them. The 49ers give grants to the park plus support scholarships for college students in the area. They also spend a significant amount of money setting up and coordinating the event itself.cadee2c said:
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UTTransplant
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Unless the Government shuts down again, Sunset will be open. The information about limited opening was in 2017 thank goodness. We are also planning on being there a few days early, but exactly when is an open question.InVogue said:
Utclmjmpr
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Pam,, We will probably,, most likely,, are planning,, would love to,, and will most likely have another coach with us , to attend.>>>see ya, Dan
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UTTransplant
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Here is the current list of interested parties. I figure we can wait until later to refine the list since no reservations are required. Let me know if anything changes or if I accidentally missed anyone.
Pam and Kevin Stalnaker UTTransplant
Vicki and Mark Shorter shorts
Larry and Mary Ann Nussbaum Larry N.
Wally Crow Old_Crow
Lou Schneider Lou Schneider
Wendy and Mike Wendy
Steve and Dee Steve N Dee
Dan and Marge UTClaimJmpr
Caryl Pappas Cadee2c
Ken and Sheila Ken&Sheila
Wendy and Mike Wendy
?? Seon
Dwight and Burnetta InVogue
John and Susan Beard John Beard
Bill and Corinne Photog
Pam and Kevin Stalnaker UTTransplant
Vicki and Mark Shorter shorts
Larry and Mary Ann Nussbaum Larry N.
Wally Crow Old_Crow
Lou Schneider Lou Schneider
Wendy and Mike Wendy
Steve and Dee Steve N Dee
Dan and Marge UTClaimJmpr
Caryl Pappas Cadee2c
Ken and Sheila Ken&Sheila
Wendy and Mike Wendy
?? Seon
Dwight and Burnetta InVogue
John and Susan Beard John Beard
Bill and Corinne Photog
InVogue
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Hi all..
We are still planning on being there although we are picking up two senior dogs( adopting 2 13+ year old Cavaliers) so I'm a tad concerned about temps. Thinking of staying at that Longstreet Casino/ RV park( never stayed there but it looks to be driveable into the event area)? I guess I won't decide this until we get closer to the event and see how the weather is.
Yes, I am one of those that has to keep the doggies happy and comfy...? Anyone ever stay at Longstreet? hi
We are still planning on being there although we are picking up two senior dogs( adopting 2 13+ year old Cavaliers) so I'm a tad concerned about temps. Thinking of staying at that Longstreet Casino/ RV park( never stayed there but it looks to be driveable into the event area)? I guess I won't decide this until we get closer to the event and see how the weather is.
Yes, I am one of those that has to keep the doggies happy and comfy...? Anyone ever stay at Longstreet? hi
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UTTransplant
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Watch the weather and make your decision at the last minute. We always travel with our cats, and they do fine as long as the high is below 90. The air is very dry and just doesn?t hold the heat the way a humid climate does. We make sure to pull the blinds on the south and west sides of the RV while leaving the other windows open and running a fan. Above 90 and we have to turn the generator on and have the AC running. However the average high is around 80 so you will probably be fine. Note that Sunset campground has very liberal generator hours.InVogue said:
Old_Crow
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Still hoping to make it. We ended up at Mt Lemmon, near Tucson for the season instead of being at Bishop, Ca. Again, closing date is around the 1st of Nov, but a 550 mile drive instead of 170 miles. Maybe we'll see you there.
Utclmjmpr
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BUMP!!
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UTTransplant
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Updates have been posted on the 49er website. See http://www.deathvalley49ers.org/ for the latest. Note they won?t be accepting memberships online this year, only at the Encampment,and only with cash or check. There are many activities that don?t require a membership, but I highly recommend you get one ($35 for a single, $60 for a family). They not only set up the Encampment and pay for many performers, but they also provide scholarships and grants to the park. They have already published this year?s schedule. It is at http://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/1634844/27977237/1535518213197/2018+Death+Valley+49ers+Encampment+Events.pdf?token=acHpbxam0FBiwj%2Ft2rzgFiw%2BBIE%3D if you want to see what kinds of activities are going on. All amateur musicians should be looking at the Coyote Howl on Wednesday which is an open mic show. We intend on being there a few days in advance, just because we love the place so much. You can come whenever you like, whether a few days or for the entire week. All activities will be near/at the Sunset campground.
Remember this is dry camping with no hookups at the sites. There are generous generator hours, two dump stations with water fill, and very nice flush restrooms with showers. You can buy shower/pool passes at the motel for a reasonable amount too. We will generally be congregating at our campsite for Happy Hour around 4:00 each day. When we get settled, I will post our site number, but you should also be able to find us from our RVForum flag.
If you have Facebook, be sure and follow Death Valley Road Conditions. It is an official park site with up to date information about the back country roads. Hope to see you there.
Remember this is dry camping with no hookups at the sites. There are generous generator hours, two dump stations with water fill, and very nice flush restrooms with showers. You can buy shower/pool passes at the motel for a reasonable amount too. We will generally be congregating at our campsite for Happy Hour around 4:00 each day. When we get settled, I will post our site number, but you should also be able to find us from our RVForum flag.
If you have Facebook, be sure and follow Death Valley Road Conditions. It is an official park site with up to date information about the back country roads. Hope to see you there.
SeilerBird
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So Wendy and Mike are going to be there twiceUTTransplant said:
cadee2c
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So Wendy and Mike are going to be there twice
Double the pleasure, double the fun.
MN Blue Skies
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Larry definitely bring your guitar to accompany Pam's beautiful voice. We'd like to attend but doubtful that it will fit in our schedule.UTTransplant said:
SeilerBird
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I thought maybe you got yourselves cloned.Wendy said:
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UTTransplant
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I read an interesting article about things to do and see in Death Valley from the point of view of a couple from the UK. The descriptions are pretty good, and he pictures give a real taste of the area. https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/a-far-out-guide-to-visiting-death-valley-california/
cadee2c
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Ok, Dante's View just got added to my bucket list
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If you're planning on heading through Pahrump on your way to or from Death Valley, Hwy 160 going "over the hump" is being widened to four lanes through Mountain Springs. This will be a two year project, and the initial portion involves extensive dynamiting to widen the canyon east of the summit.
Starting tomorrow (Sept 24) through mid-October the highway will be closed from 12:45 PM to 3:00 PM on alternating workdays to accomodate the blasting and cleanup. That's according to the road sign I saw as I went through there today, the newspaper article below says the road will be closed from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
Additional blasting will happen closer to Mountain Springs in late October and early November, then there will be a break before more blasting in 2019. The schedules for this work have yet to be announced.
Here's the info as presented in the Pahrump Valley Times this week:
https://pvtimes.com/news/blasting-near-pahrump-in-mountain-pass-could-delay-las-vegas-commute/
The bypass is to take US 95 north out of Las Vegas, then Hwy 160 south to get to Pahrump. This is about 10 minutes longer from downtown Las Vegas than going over Hwy 160 from the south.
If you're going directly to Death Valley, go north on US 95 from Las Vegas and take either NV 373 at Amargosa Valley south to Death Valley Junction, then 190 west to Furnace Creek. Or continue to Beatty and enter Death Valley from there.
Starting tomorrow (Sept 24) through mid-October the highway will be closed from 12:45 PM to 3:00 PM on alternating workdays to accomodate the blasting and cleanup. That's according to the road sign I saw as I went through there today, the newspaper article below says the road will be closed from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
Additional blasting will happen closer to Mountain Springs in late October and early November, then there will be a break before more blasting in 2019. The schedules for this work have yet to be announced.
Here's the info as presented in the Pahrump Valley Times this week:
https://pvtimes.com/news/blasting-near-pahrump-in-mountain-pass-could-delay-las-vegas-commute/
The bypass is to take US 95 north out of Las Vegas, then Hwy 160 south to get to Pahrump. This is about 10 minutes longer from downtown Las Vegas than going over Hwy 160 from the south.
If you're going directly to Death Valley, go north on US 95 from Las Vegas and take either NV 373 at Amargosa Valley south to Death Valley Junction, then 190 west to Furnace Creek. Or continue to Beatty and enter Death Valley from there.
Steve N Dee
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Unfortunately, Steve and Dee are not going to be able to make this rally. Post lots of pictures. Still hope to make it to Death Valley some day.
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UTTransplant
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Too bad Steve and Dee. I was looking forward to seeing you again. You know this is an easy rally to just show up for part of it, don?t you? The last weekend has more of the entertainment, but any time during the week will work. Sunset campground never gets full; they just keep opening up more overflow lots!
