{"id":77,"date":"2012-04-22T14:35:45","date_gmt":"2012-04-22T19:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.luketingley.com\/blog\/?p=77"},"modified":"2012-06-02T18:19:04","modified_gmt":"2012-06-02T23:19:04","slug":"trip-reports-death-valley-lake-tahoe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luketingley.com\/blog\/trip-reports-death-valley-lake-tahoe\/","title":{"rendered":"Trip Reports: Death Valley & Lake Tahoe"},"content":{"rendered":"

This spring I had the opportunity to visit Las Vegas for a conference. Figured while I was there I’d hit the area a few days early and do one of my typical photo blitz tours of a couple areas I’d never been to before. So a friend and I met up with one of my other long time friends and fellow\u00a0photographer, Monte Trumbull<\/a>, and we logged some windshield time!<\/p>\n

Unfortunately the weather and conditions just didn’t cooperate at Death Valley. \u00a0While I didn’t get any images, I still had a great time and got some good scouting in for future trips.<\/p>\n

We left Death Valley heading for Lake Tahoe. \u00a0Drove out of the desert and into a full on snowstorm for two days. \u00a0I love being in the mountains when it’s snowing!<\/p>\n

\"Lake<\/a><\/p>\n

First Blush<\/a> : Prints Available<\/a><\/p>\n

Early morning light on a beautiful and serene Emerald Bay on Lake Tahoe.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pastel Shores<\/a> : Prints Available<\/a><\/p>\n

 First light on the famous Bonsai Rock on Lake Tahoe.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Funny (almost not so funny) trip note: \u00a0Always make sure you have gas when you’re in the middle of nowhere!<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n

Heading into the mountains from Death Valley towards Lake Tahoe we encountered a full on snowstorm that was making blizzard conditions heading into the mountains. \u00a0Pass closures forced us to make a detour. \u00a0We coasted into a town (if you can call it that…) on vapors to the gas station that was on the GPS only to find out it was closed! \u00a0Another small gas station in the town was out of gas because their fuel truck didn’t show up. \u00a0The next town was 25 miles away. \u00a0No way we would make it. \u00a0Fortunately the owner sold us 5 gallons from his truck to the tune of $8 per gallon. \u00a0Most expensive 5 gallons I’ve ever purchased, and worth every penny!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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