"Welcome everybody to my Trip Planning blog for future hikes I am researching to take in Death Valley."-- Steve 
(above) Steve in Talc Canyon

(above) Steve kayaking Lake Manly
On the morning of Day 2, I had a chance to kayak out on Lake Manly. I was able to get lots of pictures, so I will write up a Trip Report for Lake Manly upon returning home.
In the afternoon, I backpacked up into the Owlsheads. The plan was to camp in the middle of Talc Canyon and Owlshead Canyon, thus giving me a chance to fully explore both canyons over a 2 day period. After crossing the strong current of the Amargosa River, I cut through the drainage of the Confidence Hills and set up camp. Then, I still had a few hours of daylight, so I fully explored Talc Canyon. The best part of the canyon was towards the end, after it started narrowing down.