LA β Death Valley National Park | 2-Day Thanksgiving Escape ποΈ
Tired of typical Thanksgiving plans? We hit the road from LA to Death Valley β no fancy vibes, just wide-open spaces, good photos, and a reset for the soul. DAY 1 LA β Death Valley β Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes Watching the city fade into vast desert views felt like shedding stress mile by mile ππ¨. π Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes at Sunset A canβt-miss experience! The dunes glow in golden hour β gentle light, soft curves, unreal beauty. πΈ Tips: Start shooting 40 mins before sunset Try backlighting β it outlines your silhouette magically β¨ Windy? Even better β blowing sand adds drama π¬οΈπ We headed back as stars began to dot the sky π. DAY 2 Scenic Drive β Iconic Stops β Return to LA An easy, picturesque loop through Death Valleyβs highlights: π£οΈ Desert Highways Endless empty roads β no fancy angles needed. Just pull over and snap π£οΈπ·. π Zabriskie Point The #1 must-see! Golden wave-like ridges glow with rich color at sunset π. β« Devilβs Golf Course Feels like another planet! Jagged salt crust stretches everywhere β surreal and harsh. π Wear sturdy shoes β those crystals are sharp! β¬ Badwater Basin Lowest point in North America β a vast white salt flat with natural hexagonal patterns. Best shot? Soft light + central perspective = pure magic. π¨ Goldwell Open Air Museum Weird, wonderful, and totally unexpected β ghostly sculptures rise from the desert. Eerie and unforgettable π»πΏ. Simple Itinerary Day 1: LA β Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes (sunset) β Hotel Day 2: Scenic drive β Zabriskie Point β Devilβs Golf Course β Badwater Basin β Goldwell Museum β LA #DeathValley #LAtoDesert #DesertEscape #ThanksgivingTrip #CaliforniaTravel #NatureMeetsArt #RoadTripVibes #ExploreDeathValley
