DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK (2023) | The 5 Sightseeing Highlights Of Death Valley + Travel Tips

Death Valley National Park straddles eastern California and Nevada. It’s a land of extremes; being the hottest, driest, and lowest national park in the United States. But in spite of its harsh conditions, Death Valley is also home to a surprising amount of interesting things to see. From towering mountains to barren salt flats and shifting sand dunes, there’s something for everyone to explore in this unique destination. In this video, we’ll cover the 5 best things to do in Death Valley National Park.

5. Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
The Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes are a unique natural wonder in Death Valley National Park. Surrounded by colorful mountains, these sand dunes make for a very photogenic landscape. From the Mesquite Flat parking area, you can walk into the dunes as far as you would like. The further you go, the more quiet space you will have and the views become even more spectacular. The best time to visit is during sunrise or sunset, when the sand lights up with warmer colors.

4. Zabriskie Point
The most iconic viewpoint in the park is undoubtedly Zabriskie Point. From the parking lot, it’s a short and easy walk to the overlook, offering stellar views of yellow and brown striped hills that have been carved by water over millions of years. It’s also possible to walk down into the hills to see them up close. Zabriskie Point is widely regarded as the best sunrise spot in Death Valley, but sunset is also a great time to observe the explosion of color in the sky.

3. Dante’s View
Located on the ridge of the Black Mountains, Dante’s View is one of the most extensive panoramas in the park. Here, you get a great look into the heart of Death Valley. From the parking lot, you can take a short hike along the ridge in both directions for a different perspective. There is also more vegetation at this height compared to the valley floor.

2. Badwater Basin
Badwater Basin is the lowest point in the U.S., sitting 282 feet or 86m below sea level. Once home to a large ancient lake, the flats cover nearly 200 square miles or 518 square km. The boardwalk is easily accessible from the parking lot off Badwater Road, but the best views require a walk onto the salt flats themselves.

1. Artists Palette & Artist’s Drive
Artist’s Drive is a 9 mi or 14.5 km scenic drive through one of Death Valley’s most intriguing landscapes. There are many places to stop and enjoy the view, but the highlight is Artist’s Palette, where you can see a wealth of red, orange, yellow, blue, pink, and green colors splashed across the hills. These colors were created by volcanic deposits that are rich in compounds, such as iron oxides and chloride. We highly recommend getting a close-up look by walking a short loop among the colored hills.

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🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:16 Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
2:05 Zabriskie Point
3:02 Dante’s View
3:47 Badwater Basin
4:32 Artists Palette
5:29 Death Valley Travel Tips

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