Death Valley National Park

A Day In The Park: Death Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park can take a little getting used to. It can be ridiculously hot, incredibly arid, and seemingly devoid of much to see or do. But if you spend a little time in the park and give it a chance...

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 11th, 2025 7:28am

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One Plant Recovered, Another Reclassified As Threatened At Death Valley

Forty years after the Eureka Valley evening-primrose and Eureka dune grass at Death Valley National Park's Eureka Dunes were listed as endangered species under the Endangered Species Act, the evening-primrose has been removed entirely from the list while the dune grass has been down-listed to threatened.

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By NPT Staff - February 28th, 2018 1:30am

Mesquite Springs Campground Back Open At Death Valley National Park

After several months of closure due to storm damage, the Mesquite Springs Campground in Death Valley National Park has again opened for public use.

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By NPT Staff - February 5th, 2018 2:00am

How Does That Pavement Sound? Death Valley National Park Staff Wants To Know

Different road surfaces -- asphalt, concrete, gravel -- create different sounds when traffic passes over them. And that's why Death Valley National Park staff will be listening carefully in the coming months to decide which surface best to use when roads need resurfacing.

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By NPT Staff - February 1st, 2018 1:15am

The Rest Of The Story: Two Plead Guilty To Violations at Devils Hole

Back in May 2016, three men broke into the Devils Hole area of Death Valley National Park and, among other things, killed one of the endangered pupfish that live in the warm waters there. Two of the men recently pleaded guilty.

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By NPT Staff - January 29th, 2018 2:00am

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Pacific Earthquake Generates Larger Waves At Death Valley National Park Than At Coastal States

While a powerful earthquake off the coast of Alaska generated a tsunami wave just 8 inches high, at Devils Hole in Death Valley National Park a foot-high wave was generated, according to park officials.

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By NPT Staff - January 25th, 2018 2:45am

Death Valley National Park Staff Seeking Public Reaction To Plans For Scotty's Castle Exhibits

Death Valley National Park staff is seeking public input on its design plans for exhibits at the Scotty’s Castle Visitor Center. The public is invited to provide comments on exhibit proposals at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center at 2 p.m. on January 31. National Park Service personnel and contractors from The Design Minds will present several conceptual plans for the visitor center exhibits.

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By NPT Staff - January 24th, 2018 2:00am

Dantes View At Death Valley National Park To Be Closed For Several Months

There are many amazing sites and views at Death Valley National Park in California, and one of those can be enjoyed from Dantes View high above Badwater. However, due to necessary maintenance and improvements, the viewpoint is expected to be closed into early April.

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By NPT Staff - January 20th, 2018 9:21am

Death Valley National Park Rangers Offer Special Paleontology Hikes

There are many secrets to Death Valley National Park, and one of them revolves around the rich paleontological resources in the park. Rangers lead special hikes to reveal this history, and if you're interested in the one scheduled for January 27, you need to enter the lottery for a ticket today.

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By NPT Staff - January 3rd, 2018 1:45am

A Year Of Exploring Our National Parks

There's never enough time to meet all the people and see all the places that make the National Park System the envy of the world, but over the past 12 months, the Traveler has "explored" quite a few parks, and we list those stories here to help you plan your next national park adventure.

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By NPT Staff - December 29th, 2017 1:30am

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