Flooding 7/31, 8/5/22, and Park Reopening

[Beardilocks]

Frankly I’ve been very disappointed that Inyo started regrading Saline Valley a few years back.  Due to some debate over who was responsible for grading it didn’t get graded for a number of years.  Saline Valley was an absolute delight during those years.  Wall to wall yahoos making mad dashes to the springs 24/7 these days…

I agree.  There was enough of a traffic increase from the larger and larger 4WD clubs that we seem to get coming through.  I will never understand doing peaceful backroads in a group of 30 trucks.

Update from CalTrans:

"ATTN DRIVERS: Caltrans District 9 has delayed the reopening of State Route 190 through Death Valley National Park. Crews are still working to clear the highway and shore up the shoulders following severe flash flooding earlier this month. Caltrans is working with Death Valley officials to determine a new reopening date, which we will post to our social media channels once it has been decided."