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The park’s surreal terrain offers numerous iconic sites for visitors:

Visitors should always carry ample water (at least 4 liters per person daily), avoid reliance on cell service (which is nearly non-existent), and stay on paved roads unless they are prepared for backcountry conditions. Expand map Valley Floor Highlights Diverse Landscapes If you are planning a trip, let me know: What time of year you intend to visit? Whether you prefer hiking or scenic drives ? If you're interested in camping or staying in a resort ? Death Valley

Easily accessible dunes where morning winds frequently erase footprints to reveal perfect natural ripples. The park’s surreal terrain offers numerous iconic sites

Death Valley holds the world record for the highest air temperature ever recorded: 134°F (56.7°C) on July 10, 1913, at Furnace Creek. If you're interested in camping or staying in a resort

The valley is the ancestral home of the tribe, who have inhabited the region for centuries. Its modern name originated during the 1849 Gold Rush when a group of pioneers became lost in the basin; despite the name, only one member of their party actually perished. Later, the area became a hub for mining borax , famously transported by the "Twenty Mule Teams". Planning a Visit

Vast, geometric salt flats that create a shimmering, white landscape.