Death Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park is the largest national park outside of Alaska. The land started as a National Monument in 1933 then gained National Park designation in 1994. With over 3 million acres of wilderness, a diversity of scenery is there to explore.  Rocky peaks, twisted slot canyons, shifting sand dunes, and the below sea level salt flats are only some examples.  There are historic sites, hiking trails, visitor centers, lodging and camping.  Death Valley National Park is also a designated Dark Sky Park, for night sky viewing enthusiasts.  The park is open all year, but with summer temperatures frequently reaching 120 F or higher, the months of November to April provide more comfortable visiting conditions.