The
warm spring-fed pool at historic Furnace Creek Ranch, our comfortable base in
Death Valley
Geologist Amazing Bob
Scarborough loves Death Valley! And he knows its most special
hidden nooks and crannies! Most visitors are surprised by the
awesome beauty and scope of this amazing out-of-the-way place. We invite
you to join us to explore your amazement: share this affable geologist’s
long experience in this very special place, home to wonderful geologic
mysteries! From mile-high Dante’s View, we'll peer way, way
down at Badwater: (at -282’ it's the western hemisphere’s
lowest elevation!), while across the valley spectacular Telescope Peak
rises to 11,049'. Fabled Scotty’s Castle provides a memorable
tour. Long-abandoned 20 mule team borax works,
lovely sand dunes and narrow canyons are among many other wonders we’ll
experience. Photograph and walk about the desert in fine fall weather.
The historic Furnace Creek Ranch Resort offers us very
comfortable nightly accommodations plus a full range of resort
amenities. Get your brochure and plan now to find out just how much fun
you can have on this unique and comfortable learning adventure!
Please
call Mary & Piet Van
de Mark with
any questions
520-887-2340
in Tucson, Arizona
Ask
for the detailed brochure
Ubehebe Crater, an impressive half-mile
wide maar crater
Mary gets the low down
on the elevation at Badwater
Classic
1938 Postcard. Courtesy Lake County Museum Archives
Death Valley Scotty's famed castle, home of tall
tales 
Historic
Rhyolite
Original Twenty Mule Team Borax wagons and water
tanker
The Dance of the Mules, as they haul 36 tons of Borax & wagons
Remember "Death Valley Days" on radio & TV?
We
choose to begin and end this trip at Las Vegas, NV for lots of good reasons.
There, we're just 2 1/2 hours from Death Valley, and Las Vegas is easy to reach.
Cheap flights are available, or it's a pleasant day's drive from Tucson and much
of the West. You may park your car at the Silverton, our quiet and
comfortable "off-strip" hotel, while we're in Death Valley. Our
accommodations at historic Furnace Creek Ranch Resort in the heart
of Death Valley offer many amenities. While our days are filled with
explorations, opportunities can be found for horseback riding, tennis, swimming,
walking the cool green grounds...one can even choose 18 holes of golf over a day
afield! Each guestroom looks out across a very wide grassy lawn toward the pool,
warmed to a constant 82 degrees by the natural hot spring that flows through it!
Bring your swimsuit! Two restaurants and a lounge await. Comfortable
temperatures are typically low 70's daytime and mid-40's at night during our
visit. Optional short hikes.
Bob Scarborough's enthusiasm for geology is contagious! He has
learned regional geology for some thirty-five years while on many federal,
state and company projects. Here, Bob will share his passion for Death
Valley and the amazing big picture of regional geological history.
He is currently working on the origin of the Grand Canyon, and a new book
on the geological history of the Southwest.
Mary's
lifetime in Arizona, plus her two decades of natural history education
experience, including fourteen years at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum,
continue to assure BFT's fans an enjoyable and professional learning
experience. Mary's love of arts, history, great food and friendly, curious
people keep her on the go, often getting away with her husband Piet to
scout new and special spots to share. BFT's guests enjoy Mary's passion
for desert flora, ethnobotany and her informative nature interpretations.
Piet's passion for Baja California, Mexico's natural
beauty bloomed on a personal odyssey in the summer of 1962. Baja's
Frontier Tours began with 4WD camping expeditions—Personalized
Wilderness Travels—with Piet’s founding of BFT in Tucson in
1966. Programs gradually evolved into the enjoyable and unique learning
eco-vacations—Personalized Natural & Cultural History —that
Mary and Piet personally create and share with their guests today.
Death
Valley,
a custom program
for your group?
This is a
wonderful and economical custom learning vacation for your club, group,
institution or extended family and friends. Always personally escorted by Piet and Mary
Van de Mark. Please plan as far in advance
as possible; one or more years is most welcome; however, we'll accommodate
shorter notice
if possible. Call, write or email us to discuss options. (530) 887-2340.
QUESTIONS
& RESERVATIONS?
Contact us by phone:
520-887-2340 (Tucson, Arizona)
piet@bajasfrontiertours.com
©Baja's
Frontier Tours LLC, Tucson, Arizona 2004
August 29, 2008
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