Death Valley

A land of extremes, Death Valley National Park is the hottest, driest, and lowest national park in the United States—and one of the most hauntingly beautiful. Here, vast salt flats stretch to the horizon, windswept dunes ripple beneath the blazing sun, and serrated mountains rise more than 11,000 feet above the desert floor. Despite its formidable reputation, Death Valley is alive with activity. Alien landscapes, rare wildlife, star-filled night skies, and seasonal transformations continue to attract nearly 1.5 million visitors each year. Read more . . .