Day 2 of the workshop took us to Badwater for Sunrise. The view is amazing and it is so wonderful to see the shift in colors as the sun rises up over the horizon. The seven of us stood out in the shallow water and photographed the sunrise with cold wet feet, but it was worth the chilly toes.
The name Badwater came from an early surveyor that determined that the area was 280 feet below sea level. He had noticed that his mule wouldn't drink the water so he noted "badwater" on his map. Hence the name Badwater. The water contains mostly sodium chloride which makes the water non-drinkable. Badwater is now 286 feet below sea level and is one of the world's hottest places. There is a record of 134 degrees in 1913; reported at Furnace Creek Ranch.
The snow covered mountain in two of the photos is Telescope Peak. Telescope Peak is the highest point within Death Valley and is the highest point in the Panamint Range. At an elevation of 11,330 feet above Badwater. You can hike to the top of Telescope Peak. There is a 14 mile, round trip, hike that starts at the Mahogany Flat Campground. If you hike to the top of Telescope Peak you will see why it got its name. You can see for over 100 miles in most directions.
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