| Page Views: 394 Last Visit to Death Valley National Park: April, 1993 | Kai's Death Valley Page by KaiM - last update: Sep 13, 2004 |
| The main road leading through the park |
When I was there in 1993 Death Valley was still a National Monument, not a National Park. But it sure deserved to be upgraded. On October 31, 1994 it finally happened: Death Valley National Park was founded.
What a special place this park is:
1. it is hot - summer temperatures average more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas of the valley.
2. it is low - actually the lowest point of the Western Hemisphere with 282 feet below sea level lies within the park's borders.
3. it is dry - just 1.96 inches of average annual rainfall. That is the lowest number of North America.
But in contrast to those facts, floodings may also occur at Death Valley. Why? The surrounding mountains are high and often snow-capped. During the melting period and after some rainfall in the higher areas the water streams down into the valley and might flood areas and especially some canyons. The soil is so dry that the water can not be soaked up. Be aware of those dangers during your visit. |
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| Pros: | "spectacular nature: desert, dunes, salt lakes, canyons" | | Cons: | "hot and dangerous - don't forget water to drink and for you car cooler" |
KaiM's Death Valley National Park Travel Tips
| Overview | Things to Do
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4 | | | | Restaurants | Hotels & Accommodations | | | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path | | | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | | | Transportation
Tips: 1 | Local Customs | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips
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 Comments for KaiM about Death Valley National Park | | | | |
goingsolo Mon Sep 13, 2004 18:14 UTC
Nice photos and great start to your page! I'm supposed to visit the park in November so I'm looking forward to seeing some more tips. :) |
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