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The park receives less than two inches of rain annually on average, though rare heavy rains can trigger spectacular "superblooms" of wildflowers or create temporary lakes in the salt pans. Key Attractions
Vast, geometric salt flats that create a shimmering, white landscape. Death Valley
An overlook famous for its views of golden, undulating badlands. The park receives less than two inches of
Death Valley: A Land of Striking Extremes Death Valley National Park is a place of profound contrasts, holding the titles for the national park in the United States . Spanning over 3.4 million acres across eastern California and a small portion of Nevada, it is the largest national park in the contiguous U.S.. While its name suggests a barren wasteland, the park is surprisingly full of life, featuring diverse landscapes ranging from frost-tipped peaks to lush oases. Geologic and Climatic Extremes Death Valley: A Land of Striking Extremes Death
Badwater Basin sits at 282 feet (86 meters) below sea level , the lowest elevation in North America.
Death Valley is a designated Gold Tier International Dark Sky Park , offering some of the best stargazing in the country due to its extreme darkness and lack of light pollution.
Death Valley holds the world record for the highest air temperature ever recorded: 134°F (56.7°C) on July 10, 1913, at Furnace Creek.
