Located in both California and Nevada
, it's the largest national park in the lower 48 states and has nearly 1,000 miles of roads that provide access to both popular and remote locations in the park. In celebration of the park's anniversary, here are 12 things you might not have known about Death Valley!
Is any part of Death Valley in Nevada?
The fascinating desert valley is situated on the eastern border of south-central California, in the northern Mojave Desert, and borders the Great Basin Desert. The area of Death Valley National covers 5,270 square miles (3.4 million acres), stretching into Nevada, and is the largest national park in the Lower 48.
Where is Death Valley located in California?
Death Valley, structural depression primarily in
Inyo county, southeastern California
, U.S. It is the lowest, hottest, and driest portion of the North American continent. Death Valley is about 140 miles (225 km) long, trends roughly north-south, and is from 5 to 15 miles (8 to 24 km) wide.
Why do they call it Death Valley California?
Why is it called Death Valley?
Death Valley was given its forbidding name by a group of pioneers lost here in the winter of 1849-1850
. Even though, as far as we know, only one of the group died here, they all assumed that this valley would be their grave.
Do people live in Death Valley California?
More than 300 people live year-round in Death Valley
, one of the hottest places on Earth. … With average daytime temperatures of nearly 120 degrees in August, Death Valley is one of the hottest regions in the world.
Has anyone died at Death Valley?
DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK (CBSLA) —
Two men died while hiking in
Death Valley National Park in less than five days, park officials said Tuesday. Both deaths happened as they hiked near the Golden Canyon Trail in Death Valley National Park, where temperatures reach triple digits by 10 a.m. in the summer.
Is Death Valley worth seeing?
Death Valley is one of the largest national parks in North America, and has one of the most adventurous histories in the West. From iconic Wild West stories and movie backdrops to its picturesque desert landscape, Death Valley
is definitely worth the visit
.
Is Death Valley safe at night?
Consider staying in
Death Valley for at least one night
. After hiking under the scorching sun all day, you will be tired, and you don't want to keep driving to your next destination while you are exhausted. There are several hotels in Death Valley as well as nearby Pahrump and Beatty.
What is the best time to visit Death Valley?
SPRING
. It is the most popular time to visit Death Valley. Besides warm and sunny days, the possibility of spring wildflowers is a big attraction. If the previous winter brought rain, the desert can put on an impressive floral display, usually peaking in late March to early April.
What should I wear to Death Valley?
A
broad-brimmed hat, protective clothing, sunscreen, and sunglasses
are always in order in Death Valley.
What language is spoken in Death Valley?
Timbisha (Tümpisa) or Panamint (also called Koso)
is the language of the Native American people who have inhabited the region in and around Death Valley, California, and the southern Owens Valley since late prehistoric times.
How cold does Death Valley get at night?
Heat radiates back from the rocks and soil, then becomes trapped in the valley's depths. Summer nights provide little relief as overnight lows may only dip into the
85°F to 95°F (30°C to 35°C)
range.
What is the highest recorded temperature on Earth?
In 2013, WMO officially decertified the official all-time hottest temperature in world history, a 136.4 degrees Fahrenheit (58.0°C) reading from Al Azizia, Libya, in 1923.
Is it safe to camp in Death Valley?
Death Valley is aptly named because for much of the year you can expect scorching temperatures.
Camping is not advised in the summer months
, and even in the Spring and Fall, visitors can expect temperatures encroaching on 100 degrees.
Do you need a permit to drive through Death Valley?
A permit is required to enter this area
. Sensitive species shall not be disturbed. National Park Service lands that comprise the Devils Hole section of Death Valley National Park are closed from sunset to sunrise.
