Death Valley is a bit far. I usually go to St. George. The nights are only in the 20s and the daytime is pretty nice. Although - - - Baja is pretty nice in February. Punta San Francisquito is 90 miles of 4 wheel drive from anywhere, and the electricity is provided by a generator which is turned off at 10:00 pm. The temperature at night there is around 50. Its right on the Sea of Cortez. You hear whales spouting all night and the sunrise is better than any I have seen anywhere else. The best way to get there is by private plane. For info and pics go to: http://www.aeroventure.com/Aeroventure/Places_To_Go/Mexico/Mexico1.htm Brent --- Kim Hyatt <kimharch@msn.com> wrote:
Good question, Guy. Where does one go during Utah's long winters? I've observed in deep snow in the hills and out in the desert, but it's never warm enough. Even Utah's "Dixie" is a bit too cold for me for a long night under the stars. So, I'm hoping this winter to take a trip to Death Valley for some serious winter observing, probably in January. Anyone else game?
Kim Hyatt Architect 1849 East 1300 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 801.631.5228 kimharch@msn.com<mailto:kimharch@msn.com>
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