This trio of palm tree photos is from Salton City, another community on the Salton Sea.
Like Desert Shores, Salton City started as a resort community. It fell on hard times but has been rejuvenated in the past 20 years.This area along the former water front still has an apocalyptic look.
Desert Shores is a community on the Salton Sea. It started as a resort in the 1950’s. It was hit by tropical storms in 1976 and 1977 flooding the town. Since then it has fallen on hard times. Increased salinity and receding water have created concern about asthma and other health issues for residents. Fortunately, after years of neglect, there are restoration efforts underway.
On the drive from Death Valley to Joshua Tree we passed through Amboy, CA.Amboy is known for Roy’s Motel and Cafe and it’s iconic sign.The gas station next door to the defunct Roy’s was the attraction for us. We grabbed a cold soda, sat for awhile and enjoyed the scene.I’d love to go back and spend a few hours photographing the place and the people stopping in for gas and a cold drink.
Alice finishing up the Golden Canyon-Gower Gulch Loop. A spectacular walk!282 feet below sea level in the Badwater Basin.Scrambling up slick rock in Mosaic Canyon.Exploring the salt and mineral deposits near Salt Creek.
Sunset over Stovepipe Wells. The only editing I did to this photo was a tiny bit of darkening on the edges and I added the black frame. Amazing sunset!
This spot is just off the Highway 190 between Salt Creek and Furnace Creek. The water caught our eye.We parked and walked out to have a look. In places the salt and mineral deposits looked so much like snow it was unreal.The quiet, sense of space and increasing heat added to the other worldliness of the place.
