Death Valley National Park

National Park Wilderness Measures In the 116th Congress

During the 116th Congress just one wilderness measure was passed and signed into law by President Trump. It designated additional wilderness in Death Valley National Park and enacted a provision that affected wilderness designated in 1994 in that same park.

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By NPT Staff - January 13th, 2021 1:30am

A Worthy Collection Of National Parks Perfect For Snowbirds

For those allergic to snow, ice, and sub-freezing temperatures, there is an escape to national parks in the lower half of the United States, parks that offer sweeping panoramas, interesting wildlife, warm and even hot temperatures, and lots to do.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 27th, 2020 6:05pm

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Projects Proposed For Stovepipe Wells In Death Valley National Park

Changes proposed for the Stovepipe Wells area of Death Valley National Park are designed to improve visitor services, improve safety, rehabilitate historic buildings, and reduce impacts to park resources.

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By NPT Staff - November 25th, 2020 1:45am

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"Pupfish Peak" Honors Rare Fish At Death Valley National Park

You have to admit, "Pupfish Peak" has a nice ring to it. And it's officially been attached to a previously unnamed peak in Nevada to honor the rare fish that calls a warm spring at Death Valley National Park home.

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By NPT Staff - November 5th, 2020 1:45am

Visits To Scotty's Castle At Death Valley National Park Still Years Away

It was five years ago, on October 18, 2015, that a storm of historic dimensions, pounded Death Valley National Park and sent torrents down through Grapevine Canyon that uprooted utilities, swept away sections of roads, and flooded buildings at Scotty's Castle. While much has been done to repair the damage, it's expected to take until the end of 2022 to have the iconic park destination ready to welcome the public back for regular tours of the grounds and castle.

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By NPT Staff - October 20th, 2020 1:45am

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More Campgrounds Opening At Death Valley National Park

With fall temperatures cooling off Death Valley National Park, the Texas Springs, Sunset, and Stovepipe Wells campgrounds all will open on Thursday. At that point, all individual campsites in the park will be open.

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By NPT Staff - October 14th, 2020 1:30am

Fatal Shooting In Remote Area Of Death Valley National Park

One person is dead, and another in jail charged with first-degree murder following a shooting in a remote area of Death Valley National Park.

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By NPT Staff - October 13th, 2020 9:44am

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National Parks Traveler Episode 87: High Heat At Death Valley National Park

This summer was the hottest on record at Death Valley National Park.

In this week’s show, we look at one of the hottest places on Earth, Death Valley National Park in southeastern California and western Nevada. And this summer was especially hot. The park broke records in a number of categories as it experienced some of the hottest days ever recorded on Earth.

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Tune In To Hear About Death Valley's Brutally Hot Year

While Death Valley's claim to a 134° Fahrenheit temperature back in 1913 is now being eyed with a measure of skepticism, the national park continues to be a very, very hot place. This year it was brutally hot at times.

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By NPT Staff - October 8th, 2020 1:45am

From 125° Fahrenheit To Heavy Snow: Not Just Another Week In The Parks

From 125° Fahrenheit to 5°F and heavy snow, September in the National Park System is announcing its arrival in extremes.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 6th, 2020 2:28pm

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