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Death Valley NP - what to see

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Death Valley NP - what to see
Inserted: 29.12.2023
Author: Martin Javorský © gigaplaces.com
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„Death Valley“ National Park is the driest, warmest and lowest place not only in the USA, but in all of North America. It is characterized by three words: hot, dry, desolate.
Despite this, or precisely because of this, it is one of the most visited places and there is really a lot to see.

1.
Death Valley NP - Badwater Basin

The lowest point in the Western Hemisphere

Altitude: -85 m / -279 ft

Badwater Basin is a drainless basin in Death Valley National Park, California. It is the lowest place in the Western Hemisphere. It lies approximately in the middle of the valley and is about 30 km south of the settlement of Furnace Creek. The place is quite accessible and therefore a popular tourist attraction. continue reading

2.
Death Valley NP - Dante's View

Amazing view of Death Valley

Altitude: 1 647 m / 5 404 ft

Dante's View aka Dante's view is probably the best view in the entire NP Death Valley. Located at 1,669 meters above sea level on top of Coffin Peak, it lies about 40 km southeast of the settlement of Furnace Creek. It is a unique place that offers visitors an unforgettable experience. The view from this observation deck is truly breathtaking and is the perfect place to enjoy the beauty of Death Valley. continue reading

3.
Death Valley NP - Zabriskie Point

Beautiful view of Death Valley

Altitude: 208 m / 682 ft

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. continue reading

4.
Riding Through The Valley Of Death

To the lowest place in North America

Rating:
| Altitude: -86 m / -282 ft

Just because of its menacing name Death Valley, aka Death Valley, attracts a lot of travelers to visit. In addition to being the lowest and warmest place in North America, it is also conveniently located between the gambling city of Las Vegas in Nevada and the amazing national parks of the Sierra Nevada in California. For these reasons, it is not missing in almost any of the classic circuits in the western United States. Although there are several trekking routes here (eg to the top of Telescope Peak (3,368 m above sea level), thanks to the huge heat that prevails here for most of the year, and long distances, it is rather an ideal place for classic US car tourism. continue reading

5.
Death valley

The lowest point in North America

Rating:
| Altitude: -11 m / -36 ft

Death valley is really a deadly place. Here prevail most of the year the inhuman temperatures. The lowest point is filled with salt plain. There is, however, dunes and beautiful rock formations. The whole valley is bordered by high mountains. continue reading

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