Death Valley National Park
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Death Valley National Park, located in eastern California near the border with Nevada is one of the hottest spots on earth, holding the hottest recorded air temperature of 134 °F. The Park also is location of the lowest spot in North America, 282 feet below sea level at the vast salt flats at Badwater Basin. At 3.4 million acres, the park is the largest national park in the contiguous United States. Death Valley National Park sits between the Panamint Range on the west and Amargosa Range on the east.
Visitors come not only to experience the heat but also the beauty. Despite the desert conditions, there is wildlife in the park, including rare Death Valley Pupfish. Surprisingly, the park is known for its spring wildflowers. Under perfect conditions, the park experiences a rare event known as a wildflower super bloom which produces a sea of gold flowers.
Popular with visitors, particulary photographers, are scenic vistas like the Mesquite Sand Dunes, Badwater Basin salt flats, Dante’s View, Zabriskie Point, Devils Golf Course, Ubehebe Crater, Titus Canyon, and Father Crowley Vista. Sunrises and sunsets from many of these locations are spectacular.
Visitors come not only to experience the heat but also the beauty. Despite the desert conditions, there is wildlife in the park, including rare Death Valley Pupfish. Surprisingly, the park is known for its spring wildflowers. Under perfect conditions, the park experiences a rare event known as a wildflower super bloom which produces a sea of gold flowers.
Popular with visitors, particulary photographers, are scenic vistas like the Mesquite Sand Dunes, Badwater Basin salt flats, Dante’s View, Zabriskie Point, Devils Golf Course, Ubehebe Crater, Titus Canyon, and Father Crowley Vista. Sunrises and sunsets from many of these locations are spectacular.
