Death Valley National Park

Strong Winds Damage Historic Roofs At Death Valley National Park

Weather has been cruel to Death Valley National Park in recent months. First torrential rains back in October did extensive damage in the park, and now winds gusting above 40mph have damaged roofs on three historic structures.

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By NPT Staff - April 28th, 2016 6:20pm

To Teakettle Junction And Beyond In Death Valley National Park

There is a place in Death Valley National Park, far, far off the beaten path, where strange things occur. Strange things such as rocks effortlessly coasting across the landscape. Let's take a look at this odd place in a short video.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 22nd, 2016 2:30am

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Desert RVing In SoCal's Best National Parks

National parks are phenomenal vacation destinations and a great place to bring your home on wheels. But when you do, some challenges are inevitable. Navigating a park’s curvy interior roads can be tricky, and campsites are astonishingly narrow for modern RVs. In Southern California, two neighboring parks perfectly illustrate the range of accommodations for RVers: Death Valley and Joshua Tree. One is more RV-friendly than the other, but both offer an unforgettable camping experience.

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By Rene Agredano - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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Cleanup From October Storms Continues At Death Valley National Park

While great progress has been made at Death Valley National Park in cleaning up after October's historic rain storms, much remains to be done in some areas of the park. Scotty's Castle repairs are getting under way, though some will have to wait until funding materializes, according to park officials.

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By NPT Staff - April 12th, 2016 8:14am

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Musings From Death Valley National Park

Even in its death throes, the super bloom that swept across Death Valley National Park was extraordinary.

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

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Touring The Charcoal Kilns Of Death Valley National Park

A unique and well-preserved slice of Western history can be found on the west side of Death Valley National Park below Wildrose Peak. While most park visitors come to see Furnace Creek and Badwater, a sidetrip to see the row of 10 charcoal kilns is time well spent.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 31st, 2016 1:59pm

Op-Ed | Creating America’s Most Innovative Idea

A soaring new 3D IMAX film premiered recently, showcasing the wonders of national parks from Katmai in Alaska to Everglades in Florida. Narrated by none less than Academy Award® -winner Robert Redford, the film was created by the National Park Service and Brand USA in honor of the Park Service’s 100th anniversary and is airing here and in 60 countries around the globe. Intended to showcase the best of our nation, the film falls woefully short as critics have pointed out, because it features only athletic, young white Americans recreating in pretty places.

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By NPT Staff - March 17th, 2016 2:43pm

Celestial Centennial Mars Fest Coming To Death Valley National Park

Gazing into the star-studded skies above Death Valley National Park offers many rewards, thanks to the lack of light pollution and the dry air. That will be the focus early in April when the park hosts the Celestial Centennial Mars Fest.

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By NPT Staff - March 16th, 2016 2:00am

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Death Valley Tea

Over the years the signs, and the kettles, have changed, but there's always a photo op waiting at Teakettle Junction in Death Valley National Park.

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Teakettle Junction, Death Valley National Park

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 14th, 2016 4:41pm

Birding In The National Parks: A "Big Year" In The National Parks

I’ve written a few times about the national parks I consider the best for birding, but several readers have asked which would be the best to visit to maximize the diversity of birds seen. When we talk about number of different birds seen, I always think about a big year. During a big year, a birder tries to see as many birds as possible in one calendar year within a certain geographic range, or under certain conditions.

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By Kirby Adams - February 23rd, 2016 3:30am

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