lcarreau wrote:One time, I was driving a Datsun pickup in western Alaska, and picked up a flat on a fishing trip. I decided not to fix the flat until after I caught
five or six nice-sized Salmon. Luckily, I didn't run into any grizzly bears until AFTER I replaced the tire.

clmbr wrote:

lcarreau wrote:One time, I was driving a Datsun pickup in western Alaska, and picked up a flat on a fishing trip. I decided not to fix the flat until after I caught
five or six nice-sized Salmon. Luckily, I didn't run into any grizzly bears until AFTER I replaced the tire.

So what happened AFTER?

When I'm in wilderness, I usually want be ready to run away anytime and park my car accordingly.

3Deserts wrote:

deungsan wrote:Thanks, all!

Will probably opt for the Lone Pine route this time.

Next time, though, Eureka Valley is going to be mighty tempting, especially if there aren't any "Are we there yet?" kids in the car.

When are you doing the drive?

I have my kidlet with me this coming long weekend, and the tentative plan was to visit DV, possibly camp one night. I'm driving a 4WD Jeep Grand Cherokee. I don't know where you're headed in the park (or south/southeast.?), but if it can be coordinated, would you be interested in caravaning? I've got recovery gear as well (i.e., tow straps, shackles, shovel, etc.).

I've got to admit, Greg, your tip about Eureka dunes for the kids is REALLY tempting.

If we bail on the DV plan then we'll probably just go to Joshua Tree, or maybe Afton Canyon.