I drove through Death Valley to get home to Berkeley because I couldn't get across Donner Pass!
Stopped at this general store for a cup of coffee and couldbn't pass up getting a chicken bisquit to go with it. This is an amazing place! Clean, spacious, with just about anything you need. The folks working here were all friendly and helpful and they all appeared healthy and happy. I was so impressed that I Googled Trona when I got home to read the history.
The four star hotel and spa was an added bonus. (Just kidding, but there is a highway rest stop where you can eat your lunch.)
This must be tourist season (late December) because I saw a lot of travelers including families with children. If you are traveling through Death Valley I recommend planning a stop here even if you don't really need anything. read more