"Death Valley - don't forget your sunblock" Death Valley National Park by JanPeter74

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Zabriskie Point - Death Valley National Park
Zabriskie Point

I never expected to see so much different things while visiting Death Valley. So many highlights and little chance of getting a rainy day here.

The central point is the junction at Furnace Creek. Here you will find a visitor center as well as some hotels.

Desert road in the south of Death Valley - Death Valley National Park

Desert road in the south of Death Valley

Some highlights are:
Badwater
Devil's Golf course
Artist's Drive / Artist's Pallette
Zabriskie Point
Stovepipe Wells sanddunes
Salt Plains
etc.

Bring lots of water and make sure you have plenty of gas. You wont find any supermarkets over here. Especially the southern part, beyond Badwater is very deserted. I must say, this southern part is quite spectacular. No specific highlights, except for salt planes. But this was the area where I finally had the idea of really driving in the desert.

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  • Pros:Unexpected beauty
  • Cons:Expected heat
  • Last visit to Death Valley National Park: Sep 2001
  • Intro Updated Apr 22, 2004
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You will have to walk at least 20 minutes or so to be able to shoot a picture like this. Only my own footprints in the... more travel advice

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If you want to see real desert sand dunes, you have to stop by Stovepipe Wells. The dunes start by the roadside and you... more travel advice

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Zabriskie Point is a viewpoint that is rather close to Furnace Creek. Absolutely worth a stop. Especially because... more travel advice

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