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Subscriber Exclusive Content. Why are people so dang obsessed with Mars? How viruses shape our world. The era of greyhound racing in the U. Salt Flats. Devils Hole. Racetrack Playa. Last updated: September 28, Contact the Park Mailing Address: P. Stay Connected. Faults Faulting is the one of the main reasons Death Valley exists. Geologic Formations Death Valley NP is renowned world-wide for its exposed, complex, unique tectonics and diverse geologic resources.
Weather and Climate Death Valley is famous as the hottest place on earth and driest place in North America. Springs and Seeps Wetland and riparian areas have a unique scientific value. Salt Flats The salt flats in Badwater Basin cover nearly square miles, among the largest protected salt flats in the world. Birdwatchers should visit Furnace Creek where animals are attracted to the oasis for water and shade. If you listen carefully, you can hear the tiny pops of billions of tiny salt crystals expanding and contracting in the heat.
The sculpted salt formations form a rugged terrain that is simultaneously delicate yet dramatic. You can see a galaxy far, far away in the park. Are you a Star Wars fan? Ever wanted to visit Tatooine? Now you finally can. Jump in your car and wind through Artists Drive , an unbelievable area of multicolored, eroded hills. Odd beehive-like structures of the Wildrose Charcoal Kilns stand 25 feet tall and preserve the history of Death Valley in their walls. Built in by American Indian, Hispanic and Chinese workers, the kilns provided a source of fuel suitable for use in two smelters at nearby lead-silver mines until Visitors today can explore the kilns and hear the stories of the people who built them.
A volcanic explosion left its mark in Death Valley. The awe inspiring Ubehebe Crater is over feet deep and half a mile wide. The massive crater was formed about 2, years ago, but the most recent explosion might have happened as recently as years ago.
The entire crater can be viewed from a parking lot on its rim, but further exploration on trails reveal additional smaller craters and the fascinating effects of erosion. Really, there are fish in Death Valley. One of them is the endangered Devils Hole Pupfish. It only resides in the 93 degree waters of Devils Hole , where water temperatures and oxygen concentrations are lethal to most other fish. Learn how scientists are working save these fish.
You may need more than one visit to truly experience the park. Death Valley is a vast national park with over 3 million acres of designated wilderness and hundreds of miles of backcountry roads. The park contains an amazing variety of terrain, historic sites, plants and animals for outdoor adventurers to discover on foot, by bike or in your car. Death Valley has some of the darkest night skies in the country and is a great place to gaze in awe at the expanse of the Milky Way, see the details of the moon, track a meteor shower or simply reflect on your place in the universe.
However you enjoy your time in the park, please remember to leave no trace , so everyone can enjoy Death Valley for generations to come. Death Valley is full of life, from vibrant wildflowers and unique species to a cultured past and scenic landscapes.
Which will you explore first? A stark day fades to evening at Badwater Basin. Photo by William Woodward www. A National Park Service volunteer poses next to the visitor center thermometer on a hot day.
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