Gone a-venturing

Been a while since I've loaded up the dry duffel, paid its extra freight on a business trip and carried my helmet aboard, dreaming of rolling through the Nevada desert.

EagleRider of Las Vegas can set you up with BMW rentals at reasonable rates. And my pal Jenny Lefferts, founder of Mad Maps, will show you the way. Tell her I sent you.

They just can't make your dreams come true.

Epilogue:

On the road to nowhere...

Had a total blast in the big wide open! Highly recommend! EagleRider's got it together with great equipment, courteous service, the real deal. It's equidistant from Death Valley and Zion. I'll be back in the spring.

If you're heading out there now, in November, expect gorgeous 60-degree days in Death Valley. Nights were balmy in the high forties, low fifties. It's a different story up in Bryce Canyon. The thermometer fell below well below freezing the other night. The roads are still clear, but it's winter camping up there. Bring the heated vest.

Escape L.A. traffic at Death Valley Junction