[LargeFormat] For folks in the American southwest
Frank Filippone
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Sat Feb 1 10:16:36 2003
We went in May.. clear skies and 106F... pick another time! I had heard
that February is when the clouds come up...and the temp is better.
You must hire a guide if you do NOT want to drive your car through along
roadway. You may stop and photogrpah as you wish... but the road is really
a dirt road with a lot of pot holes. It is 1 way.... and if you miss an
opportunity, you must go around again. It took us 3 hours to make the
journey ( about 16 miles)..... The road is only open about 9-5, so the best
times the road is closed. The guides drive at ny time and where ever they
wish.....
My suggestion? Drive it once, in a rental car, on your own. Scout your
shots. Then go back with a guide to do it for real. An pack LOTS of
water........
Frank Filippone
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