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Death Valley NP - Zabriskie Point

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Death Valley NP - Zabriskie Point
Inserted: 07.12.2023
Author: Martin Javorský © gigaplaces.com
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Around the middle of Death Valley National Park, just about a 10-minute drive southeast of the town of Furnace Creek, is an amazing overlook of Death Valley National Park. Zabriskie Point is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Death Valley National Park, California.

Stunning view

It is a place with incredible views of Death Valley, the Panamint Mountains and the surrounding countryside. The place has a great view of the surrounding rocks. Here it is possible to enjoy views of colorful rocks, strange cliffs and dunes. The place is ideal for photography and painting

Zabriskie Point is a great place for hiking, camping and stargazing. The place is open all year round, but the best time to visit is in spring or autumn when the temperatures are milder.

Stunning view
Author: Martin Javorský © gigaplaces.com

View

Zabriskie Point is an extraordinary vantage point. Perched atop the Amargosa Range, it offers breathtaking views of Badwater Lake, the lowest point in North America, and the surrounding desert landscape.

Zabriskie Point is known for its surreal formations. The surface is made up of layers of differently colored sediments that have been formed over millions of years. These layers create unique patterns that constantly change depending on the light and weather.

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Easy accessibility

The site is located just off the road from Furnace Creek to Las Vegas. From the large parking lot, it is enough to walk about 300 meters up a groomed path up the hill to a viewing point at an altitude of 211 m above sea level. For this reason, there are usually a lot of tourists here, and even buses with tourists on day trips from Las Vegas stop here.

Easy accessibility
Author: Martin Javorský © gigaplaces.com

Name and movie

The place was named after businessman Christian Brevoort Zabriskie, who owned land in the area in the 19th century. Zabriskie Point became a popular tourist destination in the 1960s when some scenes of Michelangelo Antonioni's film Zabriskie Point were filmed there. The lookout was named after Christian Brevoort Zabriskie, director of the Pacific Coast Borax Company, which mined the mineral borax in the area in the early 20th century.
In 1970, this location became even more famous when some scenes of Michelangelo Antonioni's film Zabriskie Point were filmed here. The film depicts student protests and social unrest in the 1960s.

Name and movie
Author: Martin Javorský © gigaplaces.com

One of the most beautiful views in the world

The surroundings are made up of layers of colored sediments that have accumulated over millions of years. These layers create a unique and dramatic look. Today, Zabriskie Point is a popular spot for photographers, hikers and nature lovers.

The site was first described in 1860 as „one of the most beautiful views in the world“.

One of the most beautiful views in the world
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