Hottest, Driest, Lowest: A superlative desert of streaming sand dunes, snow-capped mountains, multicolored rock layers, water-fluted canyons and three million acres of stone wilderness. Home to the Timbisha Shoshone and to plants and animals unique to the harshest of deserts. A place of legend and a place of trial.

Activities

Sightseeing by personal auto, 4-wheel drive, bicycle, mountain bike (established roadways only), hiking, and camping.

Join a ranger November through April for an Interpretive Program such as a talk, walk, guided hike, or evening program.

Join a ranger for a costumed living history tour (fee) of the historic Death Valley Scotty's Castle.

Links

• http://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm
• http://www.death.valley.national-park.com/
• http://www.desertusa.com/dv/du_dvpmain.html