Is this a crazy idea: Death Valley in June?

<p>Bryce is beautiful and there are a number of interesting state parks to explore in the area. I've heard great things about Arches but I haven't been there myself. Zion is the most boring and dull national park I've ever visited.</p>

<p>You can go to Death Valley in the summer, but remember that you're taking your life in your hands if you venture too far from your car of if your car breaks down. Here are a few tips.<br>

(1) Carry a MINIMUM of one gallon of water PER PERSON PER DAY. You may need even more.<br>

(2) Gas stations are few and far between, and they CLOSE EARLY. In fact, if they say they close at 6 PM, the operator is probably locking up at 5:50, and he is NOT going to pump gas for you no matter what you say. They're kind of funny that way.<br>

(3) Don't walk more than five minutes from your car during the heat of the day and CARRY LIQUIDS WITH YOU ALWAYS, NO EXCEPTIONS. You'll dehydrate in a VERY short time.<br>

(4) Let people know where you're going and have them call the ranger stations of the California Highway Patrol if you don't return a call to them at a scheduled time.<br>

(5) Never drive "off road" even if your vehicle has 4-wheel drive. You'll get stuck or lost or both.<br>

(6) Never drive through water on a roadway. It's probably a flash flood.<br>

(7) Heed all warnings posted (or given orally) at ranger stations.<br>

(8) Never approach, reach toward, or try to handle snake. If bitten, get to a hospital without delay. Only a hospital can treat a snakebite successfully.<br>

(9) Guard from over-exposure to the sun at all times. Carry some material that can be used as a temporary shelter if your vehicle stops working. Don't sit in your car if the sun is beating down on it.<br>

(10) Beware of falling nighttime temperatures.</p>

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