Valley: Death

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

The peak season is October through April . Summer temperatures are dangerously high, often exceeding 120°F, making outdoor activity nearly impossible during the day. Death Valley

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. The park’s surreal terrain offers numerous iconic sites

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

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

The park receives less than two inches of rain annually on average, though rare heavy rains can trigger spectacular "superblooms" of wildflowers or create temporary lakes in the salt pans. Key Attractions