It doesn’t sound inviting, does it? Not surprising as the park is far too hot in summer with temperatures hovering about 108. Consider winter for a visit! The park straddles California and Nevada and is the hottest and driest in the National Park System. It also has Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America.
This park actually has more to offer than you may think. It has miles and miles of sand dunes, salt flats and colorful rocks, and even a ghost town! Despite the heat and drought, it has a lovely Spring complete with wild flowers as well as a great deal of diversity in both plant and animal life. The night skies are outstanding-in fact Death Valley is designated as the largest Dark Sky National Park in our country! Winter is a great time for skywatching and with an average temperature around 70 you will enjoy both the views and the comfort!
You can, of course, go in the summer if you don’t mind the heat and go prepared for it. You can even drive through the park as the major roads are paved. Make no mistake about it though-it is remote with spotty cell service. Make sure your car is in excellent condition and take a lot of water!
Good morning!