Death Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park To Host Scotty’s Castle Flood Recovery Tours

Death Valley National Park is partnering with Death Valley Natural History Association to offer Scotty’s Castle Flood Recovery Tours this winter.

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By NPT Staff - November 7th, 2017 2:00am

Keane Wonder Mine To Reopen At Death Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park plans to reopen the historic Keane Wonder Mine to the public starting on Tuesday, November 7.

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By NPT Staff - October 31st, 2017 2:00am

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Death Valley National Park Campgrounds Operating On Staggered Schedule

Death Valley National Park's campgrounds are opening on a staggered schedule this fall due to repairs needed at some and until seasonal staff can report for the winter.

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By NPT Staff - October 16th, 2017 2:00am

Volunteers Continue Caring For Death Valley’s Airstrips

The Recreational Aviation Foundation and the National Park Service recently renewed their agreement addressing maintenance on the three airstrips in Death Valley National Park. Volunteers will perform maintenance on public airstrips at Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, and Saline Valley.

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By NPT Staff - October 7th, 2017 2:00am

Take A "Virtual Tour" Of Scotty's Castle At Death Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park will be hosting Scotty’s Castle Days this coming weekend. Everyone is invited to attend this free two-day event at the park's Furnace Creek Visitor Center. The event will feature Virtual Reality Tours of Scotty’s Castle and will include ranger programs and children’s activities.

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By NPT Staff - October 2nd, 2017 2:00am

High Winds Do Damage Around Death Valley National Park

A violent storm that roared through Death Valley National Park brought high winds that tore the roof off of an historic building, blew out the windows on four vehicles, and left a palm tree ablaze at the Inn at Death Valley (historically called Furnace Creek) after a lightning strike.

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By NPT Staff - September 14th, 2017 2:00am

Public Input Sought On Proposed Rogers Peak Projects At Death Valley National Park

The National Park Service is considering right-of-way permit requests for existing and proposed infrastructure on Rogers Peak in Death Valley National Park.

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By NPT Staff - August 17th, 2017 2:00am

How Hot Do You Like It? 120+ Degrees Fahrenheit At Death Valley National Park

It's hot at Death Valley National Park, and getting hotter.

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By NPT Staff - June 19th, 2017 3:00am

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Take Care On Your National Park Vacation

From boiling waters and sharks to precarious perches and high-above-sea-level elevations, the National Park System can be a dangerous place if you don't recognize the hazards and prepare properly for your adventure.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 17th, 2017 3:00am

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Death Valley Explorer: Ghost Of Water

Though Death Valley is one of the driest places on Earth, water has been there, and is there. Water has shaped the landscape of the national park that cups the valley, and has helped create many of the valuable minerals found in the soils. This short video delves into the "Ghost of Water" that can be seen in Death Valley.

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By NPT Staff - May 3rd, 2017 4:05am

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