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Death Valley National Park
Death Valley Points of InterestThe Death Valley National Park has many interesting places to visit. It offers scenic views, historical locations, and natural wonders. A list of some of these amazing spots is as follows:Aguereberry Camp & Point:A mining camp established by Pete Aguereberry. It gives one an extensive view of Death Valley from Aguereberry Point.Artists Palette:A bright mix of rock shapes made by minerals changing color, looking like a painter’s palette.Badwater Basin:The lowest place in North America and consists of salt flats that are 282 feet below sea level.Dante's View:A spectacular viewpoint offering panoramic views of the highest and lowest points in the contiguous U.S. Mount Whitney and Badwater Basin.Devil's Golf Course:An odd place filled with sharp salt shapes that resemble a post-apocalyptic golf course.Eureka Dunes:Among the tallest dunes in North America, rising up to 680 feet, known for their "singing sands."Harmony Borax Works:A historic site where borax was mined and processed, famously associated with the 20-mule teams that transported the mineral.Racetrack Playa:Known for its moving rocks, where stones leave tracks on the dry lake bed in a mysterious way.Scotty’s Castle:This is an old house built in the 1920s. It is closed now, but its story and legend still interest visitors. Natural Features:Mesquite Dunes:Popular spot for hiking, photographing with large sand dunes at sunrise or sunset.Mosaic Canyon:Is famous for its shiny marble walls and bright rock shapes.Ubehebe Crater:A volcanic crater formed by a massive explosion about 2,000 years ago, offering hiking opportunities around its rim.Panamint Dunes:Remote, quiet dunes with spectacular views of the Panamint Valley.Historical and Cultural Places: Keane Wonder Mine:One of the best gold mines in Death Valley, now fixed up for exploring.Eagle Borax Works:The remains of a 1800s borax mining operation.Leadfield:the Ghost Town built from a mining scam back in the 1920's.Wildrose Charcoal Kilns:are beehive-shaped structures that were used to produce charcoal for smelting ore in the late 1800s.Special Places: Teapot Junction:A quirky road junction where people hang tea kettles from the signpost.Devil's Cornfield:Areas of clumps of arrowweed growing in clumps, resembling bundles of corn. Death Valley displays incredible wildflowers in the spring, contingent on rainfall. It serves as a common attraction for lovers of nature. Each area—like Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, and Saline Valley—has its special mix of history, adventure, and vistas. |
Points of interest by Area
Furnace CreekStovepipe WellsScotty's CastlePanamint SpringsPanamint ValleySaline ValleyPhotos and virtual tours of points of interest throughout Death Valley and in close proximity to the national park.Aguereberry CampAguereberry PointArtists PaletteAshford MillBadwaterBallaratChloride CityDante's ViewDarwinDarwin FallsDevil's CornfieldDevil's Golf CourseEagle Borax WorksEureka DunesEureka MineFather Crowley PointFurnace CreekGolden CanyonGreenwaterHarmony Borax WorksIbex DunesIbexInyo MineJubilee PassKeane SpringKeane Wonder MillKeane Wonder MineKlare SpringLeadfieldLippencottLost Burro Gold MineMesquite DunesMoorehouse MineMormon PointMosaic CanyonMushroom RockMustard CanyonNatural BridgeNeedle's EyeOwl Hole SpringPanamint DunesRacetrackRhyoliteSaline ValleySalt CreekSalsberry PassSaratoga SpringsScotty's CastleShoreline ButteShorty's GraveShorty's WellSkidoo MillSplit Cinder ConeStriped ButteTea Kettle JunctionTitus CanyonTwenty Mule Team CanyonUbehebe CraterWarm SpringsWildflowersWildrose KilnsZabriskie PointAshford Mill Rainstorm over the Black Mountains Devil's Golf Course |
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