STA R T Downtown Los Angeles 3-4 462 days miles FINISH Furnace Creek INSIDE TIP Although the trip is best from fall into spring, lots of people enjoy the novelty of visiting Death Valley in the heat of summer. Just make sure you carry extra food and your vehicle has recently been serviced. PHOTOGRAPH: MAX WHITTAKER B E ST P L AC E TO P L AY COW B OY Last Kind Words Saloon, Ranch at Death Valley 55