Death Valley National Park

Areas Of Death Valley Closed, Volunteers Collecting Trash At Saguaro National Park

Areas of Death Valley National Park were closed to the public Friday due to trash, human waste, unspecified vandalism, and resource damage. Down at Saguaro National Park, meanwhile, volunteers were turning out to pick up garbage.

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By NPT Staff - January 4th, 2019 12:04pm

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Illegal Camping In Death Valley National Park, Anonymous Ranger Fears For Yosemite

Beautiful desert views. No crowds. What's not to like about camping in Death Valley National Park, especially when there are no rangers about to ticket you for camping illegally? Meanwhile, as the partial government shutdown continues to show the ugly side of keeping national parks open without adequate National Park Service staff, one Yosemite National Park ranger voiced concerns about managing crowds with a skeleton staff.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 2nd, 2019 9:22am

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Crowds Flocking To Death Valley National Park Despite Government Shutdown

Though the government shutdown has affected visitor services across the National Park System, tourists wanting to visit Death Valley National Park don't seem to care as visitation is robust this week.

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By NPT Staff - December 25th, 2018 1:30am

Public Input Sought On Rogers Peak Environmental Assessment For Death Valley National Park

The National Park Service seeks public input on proposals to construct and operate telecommunications infrastructure on Rogers Peak, located in Death Valley National Park’s Panamint Mountains.

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By NPT Staff - December 20th, 2018 1:15am

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Death Valley National Park Participates In 2018 Christmas Bird Count

Death Valley National Park invites the public to a fun day outdoors counting birds this Friday as part of the annual Christmas Bird Count.

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By NPT Staff - December 17th, 2018 1:30am

Death Valley '49ers Encampment And Western Music Festival

The Death Valley ‘49ers Encampment and Western Music Festival will be held November 4-11 at Furnace Creek in Death Valley National Park. This is the 69th year of this annual celebration, inspired by pioneers who made dangerous journeys in covered wagons to settle the West.

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By NPT Staff - October 31st, 2018 2:00am

National Parks Well Represented On List Of Volcanoes Posing Highest Threats

Have you visited Hawai'i National Park and gotten close to the Kīlauea Volcano, enjoyed Paradise at Mount Rainier National Park, climbed to the top of Lassen Peak in its namesake park, or hiked down to Crater Lake? If so, you've placed yourself in the midst of some of the country's most dangerous volcanoes in terms of the threats they pose, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 28th, 2018 2:00am

Third Nevada Man Sentenced For Vandalism At Devils Hole

More than two years after three men broke into Devils Hole at Death Valley National Park and vandalized the site and jeopardize the health of an extremely rare population of pupfish, the last of the three has been sentenced to prison.

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By NPT Staff - October 27th, 2018 2:00am

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Death Valley Burros Heading To New Homes

Burros from Death Valley National Park are heading towards sanctuaries and adoptive homes thanks to a major project made possible by the nonprofit Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue. This project takes care of individual burros, allows native habitats to recover, and is funded entirely by donations.

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By NPT Staff - October 16th, 2018 2:00am

Devils Hole Pupfish Population At Death Valley National Park Nears 200

Wildlife biologists have good news to report about one of the world’s rarest fishes. Scientists recently counted 187 Devils Hole pupfish, which is the most they’ve observed in 15 years.

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By NPT Staff - October 11th, 2018 2:00am

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