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10th Anniversary Edition | Visitor Guide 2017

Over a million visitors a year enjoy Death Valley. The unique pristine vistas—the enchanting wildlife—the incredible night skies—the sheer scope of the nation’s largest National Park in the lower 48 states has made it a must-see destination for American and International visitors...

The Oasis at Death Valley

The Oasis at Death Valley, is situated in a lush oasis surrounded by the vast and arid desert of Death Valley National Park, California – just 120 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada and 275 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. This is one resort with two hotels – the historic, four-diamond, 66 room Inn at Death Valley and the more family-oriented, 224 room Ranch at Death Valley. The...

Cynthia’s Desert Safaris & Lodging

Adjacent to Death Valley National Park, Cynthia’s is a wilderness destination in the southeastern Mojave Desert. This non-commercialized hidden gem serves as basecamp for Cynthia’s guided safaris, academic field outings, wilderness education, and astronomer-hosted telescopic tours of the cosmos. Offering a range of accommodations...

Wildflower Viewing

Watching the desert fill with carpets of brilliant wildflowers is an experience unlike any other. Flower seasons are dependent on rains for the previous five months, as well as temperature and wind. Watch the calendar for announcements January through April, with flowers in the higher elevations throughout the summer.

Wildlife Viewing

Wonderful wildlife can be observed in America’s Outback by the respectful traveler. Jackrabbits, cotton tails, ground squirrels, kangaroo rats and other mice and many lizard species are very common. Coyotes and bobcats are also plentiful but less easy to spot. In higher elevations, mountain lion, Dahl sheep, ringtail cats and other species and more are there if you know how to look. Some species, such as...

Museums

Museums in America’s Outback come in many shapes and forms: Museums, Visitor and Interpretive Centers, Murals, Walking Tours, Driving Tours and the historic towns that provide a region-wide journey in the area’s history. The Shoshone Museum and the Borax Museum (Furnace Creek) both have indoor and outdoor displays. Try Shoshone’s Walking tour, and don’t miss the Post Office Mural. Death...

Star Parties

Pristine desert skies, out of range of most light pollution from urban areas, make possible night sky vistas that most people do not experience in a life time. The New Moon phase is the darkest, so bring your telescope or use one of ours. Night Sky events are offered at Furnace Creek as well as Cynthia’s Desert Safaris &...

Photography

Photographers who visit America’s Outback will find themselves overwhelmed by a sense of rapture at the striking variety of subjects to be photographed in this amazing area. From sunrises to sunsets, vast desert to thriving wetlands, wildflowers, wildlife and vignettes of history, there is something for everyone here. In addition to great artists like Ansel Adams, this area has long been used by...