Harmony Borax Works
Harmony Borax Works
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Where Borax was produced in Death Valley until 1889.
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VillagerRick
The Villages, FL1,017 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
Not far from Furnace Creek, it is just off the highway. Parking is ample, and the artifacts are along a path that is easily traversed by most able bodied folks. The wagons are interesting, and what is left of the manufacturing area is easy enough to see with some placards telling the history of the area. Not likely a destination, but if you are close by it is worth a stop.
Written 7 May 2021
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Bidule05
France1,918 contributions
Sept 2020
On the grounds of the Ranch at Death Valley, this museum is dedicated to the men and mules who worked in Death Valley between 1883 and 1888, to mine borax, which is a white crystalline salt. We have learned that borax was considered by pioneers as a family remedy! Because the mining area was remote, teams of 20 mules were used to transport the heavy carts to a processing site. In the museum, the explanatory panels are clear and simple.
Outside the museum, well maintained locomotives, wagons and mine tools are on display
Outside the museum, well maintained locomotives, wagons and mine tools are on display
Written 10 May 2021
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Dionges1
Los Angeles, CA3,126 contributions
Apr 2021
Visited mid-morning when the weather was mild and very few visitors. The exhibit descriptions and information points are very informative and makes the visit more worthwhile. This site and the product were made famous by Ronald Reagan when he hosted the TV series Death Valley Days iin 1964 and 1965, especially the 20 Mule Team and Borax Wagon.
Written 9 May 2021
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Robert N
Sparks, NV375 contributions
Mar 2020
This was my third time to Death Valley and my first time to stop at the Harmony Borax works. It was well worth the time to walk the short interpretive trail and better understand the process for borax production. Take the time to read all of the information plaques as these will add immensely to your understanding and appreciation of the work that was done on this site.
Written 24 March 2020
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madsigntist
49 contributions
Apr 2021
Right off the main highway, you take a short turn and park. From there, a short walk on a dirt pathway and you go back in time to see the remains of the borax processing plant. For an added feature, the old wagons are a fun, picturesque sight as well.
Written 14 April 2021
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Chris L
Niles, MI772 contributions
Feb 2023
Take the time to read the signs as they do an excellent job of telling the story of this operation. Borax has a fascinating history both with the mineral and with those who mined it. Read up on it before you visit this site and use that information as add-on to the signage. Plan to spend, at least, 45 minutes here.
Written 20 February 2023
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K B
Lafayette, CA487 contributions
May 2022
This is a very easy to reach place just along the side of the road. It is a historic site one of the first Borax works in the valley; nearly everyone has heard of "20 Mule Team Borax" and this is where it came from. That being said, there is not a lot left at the site. There is a set of wagons and an old boiler (?).
There is an interesting book on the subject: "The Twenty Mule Team of Death Valley" by Ted Faye in the "Images of America" series that has period pictures of the Harmony Borax works and makes the site somewhat more interesting and worth a visit.
There is an interesting book on the subject: "The Twenty Mule Team of Death Valley" by Ted Faye in the "Images of America" series that has period pictures of the Harmony Borax works and makes the site somewhat more interesting and worth a visit.
Written 17 May 2022
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dt95
Langkawi, Malaysia800 contributions
Oct 2020
Came to this area twice. Once to see the mine operation which is not that much to see. Interesting and easy to get to. The best visit was late in the evening when it was pitch black. The night sky was truly amazing from this location which is very convenient to the Furnace Creek area. Suggest you visit on a new moon night to see as much as possible of the night sky.
Written 27 October 2020
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Traveler918
West Des Moines, IA231 contributions
Mar 2022
An interesting stop for 20-30 minutes to see the old Borax Works and learn the history of borax mining in Death Valley. No shade so be aware of that if the temps are hot. (In February, it was very nice.) Of more interest to adults than children.
Written 20 March 2022
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BigMerk
Glasgow, UK2,707 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
Old Borax mine - unusual. Form the car park it’s a very short circuit to walk around the old disused outdoor exhibits. It’s also a recommended place for stargazing. We were staying at The Ranch so it’s a 5minute drive to get there from the hotel.
Written 20 September 2024
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I want to do night stargazing on Friday, October 12, 2018. Do you just drive into these places or do you have to hike? For instance furnace creek or Dantes view can you just stay in your car? Don’t want to be really walking in the dark.
Written 9 October 2018
Furnace creek is a small town with a nice visitor centre. Borax Harmony works has a car park with perhaps 30 spaces approx 50 meters away - I’ve taken a photo of my RV from the works and posted it on my review. If you look closely you can see a small grey frying pan in front of the RV where my son left an egg to fry :)
Written 10 October 2018
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