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National Park · CA, NV

Death Valley National Park

In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and humans. Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life thrives in Death Valley.

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Photos

badlands bathed in pale pink and orange light from the setting sun
The warm light of sunset covers the badlands at Zabriskie Point.
Morning light on the badlands below Zabriskie Point.
Zabriskie Point is a popular place to view sunrise over the badlands.
white salt flats with dark gray clouds
Badwater Basin is the lowest point in North America at -282 feet.
a sunset overlooking a valley filled with white salt
A mile above the salt flats in the valley below, Dantes View provides breathtaking vistas.
pink lupine flowers with an orange and black butterfly
Higher elevations provide a respite from the heat in this alpine ecosystem.
nine 25 foot tall rock beehive structures
Nearly a century and a half old, these are some of the best preserved kilns in the western U.S.
a field of yellow flowers with a mountain
About once a decade, rains at the right times can lead to a rare superbloom!
thermometer reading 130 f 54 c
Summers are infamously hot, as for 6 months of the year temperatures above 120 degrees are regularly recorded.
polished walls of a narrow canyon
There are numerous canyons to explore across this vast park.

Activities

  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Car or Front Country Camping
  • Canyoneering
  • Food
  • Flying
  • Golf
  • Guided Tours
  • Hiking
  • Backcountry Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Living History
  • First Person Interpretation
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
  • Gift Shop and Souvenirs