Death Valley National Park

Photography In The National Parks: What’s In My Camera Bag Redux

How many of you have changed your mindset about one or more aspects of photography, cameras, lenses, camera packs, or travel over the years? Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson didn’t realize just how much some of her own photographic views have changed until rereading an interview written 11 years ago between herself and Traveler editor Kurt Repanshek.

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By Rebecca Latson - April 23rd, 2024 3:00am

Historic Borax Wagon Destroyed By Fire At Death Valley National Park

A privately owned historic wooden wagon used to haul borax ore out of Death Valley in the 1890s was destroyed by fire earlier this month, according to the National Park Service.

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By Compiled From N... - April 22nd, 2024 10:14am

Death Valley National Park Backcountry Permits Going Online

Death Valley National Park's backcountry permits for specific areas will be available online beginning April 30.

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By Compiled From N... - April 1st, 2024 2:30am

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Death Valley Crews Reopen Nearly 400 Miles Of Roads Closed Since August

Crews in Death Valley National Park continue to repair hundreds of miles of roads that were damaged last fall by heavy rains, with the park having reopened nearly 600 miles that had been closed to traffic.

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By Compiled From N... - March 19th, 2024 2:30am

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National Parks To Visit Now

It's mid-February, the Super Bowl is behind us, Spring Training is just beginning (but meaningful ball games are six weeks away), and many national parks are still under snow. But if you need to get away to a park, we have some candidates for you.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 21st, 2024 2:30am

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Now's Your Chance To Kayak In Death Valley National Park

Now's your chance — possibly that once in a lifetime chance — to paddle your kayak in Death Valley National Park.

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By Compiled From N... - February 16th, 2024 4:15pm

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National Parks Quiz And Trivia #71

It’s time again to test your knowledge about sights, science, and history you might experience while visiting units of the National Park System. Test your knowledge with the 10 questions here. You may know more than you think and you will definitely learn something new through the questions and the trivia.

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By Rebecca Latson - February 3rd, 2024 3:00am

Photography In The National Parks: My 10 Favorite Shots From 2023

In keeping with a tradition started several years ago, this first photo column of the new year is a collection of Traveler contributing photographer Rebecca Latson’s 10 favorite images captured during 2023, including why she liked the composition and how she got the shot.

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By Rebecca Latson - January 23rd, 2024 3:00am

Death Valley After The Storm: What To Expect, Where To Go, What Is Open

Five months after remnants of Hurricane Hilary pounded Death Valley National Park, some areas are still closed by storm damage, but visitors who have headed to the park are enjoying their time there.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

Mesquite Spring Campground Reopens At Death Valley

Death Valley National Park reopened the Beatty Cutoff Road and Mesquite Spring Campground on Friday. These are the latest steps in the park’s recovery from massive flash floods caused by the remnants of Hurricane Hilary in August.

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By Compiled From N... - January 12th, 2024 2:30am

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