"Multiple Colors in the "Death" Desert" Death Valley National Park by Trekki

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Artist's Palette - Death Valley National Park
Artist's Palette

Death Valley – the name appears as if it’s a place without life, destroyed and dry.
But - although Death Valley is the driest place in the US, with an average rainfall of 2 inches / year, water presence is obvious in nearly every spot.
Flowers bloom during spring, badwater excites with it’s reflections, hundreds of little springs (entspringen) here and there. It is said that nearly 1000 different plant species are living in Death Valley.
And in terms of geology – it’s a wonderland showcase - badlands mix with rugged canyons and sand dunes, bridges have been formed by erosion – and all that in all different colors, earth can produce.

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  • Pros:Incredible beauy of a desert
  • Cons:please avoid visits in summer time
  • Last visit to Death Valley National Park: Dec 1993
  • Intro Updated Aug 27, 2005
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Old houses in Mustard Canyon - Death Valley National Park Histroy of Death Valley as Mineral area Favorites (4)

In 1849, when the Gold Rush started, the first pioneers arrived in Death Valley, but missed to realize it’s richness in... more travel advice

Crystallized salt in Devil's Golf Course - Death Valley National Park The formation of Devil's Golf Course Favorites (4)

… adds a kind of third dimension to the flat middle part of Death Valley bassin. It’s pinnacles of salt are covered with... more travel advice

Rock folding in the Badlands - Death Valley National Park The forces that have created Death... Favorites (4)

For geologists and friends of geology, Death Valley shows much of earth’s history. Compressed into the rock layers,... more travel advice

Watch your steps !! - Death Valley National Park Watch your steps !! Warnings and Dangers (2)

Hiking in Death Valley is exciting – however, watch your steps when climbing around on the rocks. It can be quite... more travel advice

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    hunterV's Profile Photo
    Dec 3, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    Very spectacular place! It's great you've been there, Ingrid! Well done! ><><><><><><

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    Jun 15, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    Thanks for the lunar shots from earth, Ingrid. This is one place we missed last summer. I have to e-mail you a funny story about just that. A reason to return....

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    LoriPori's Profile Photo
    Mar 26, 2009 at 4:07 AM

    Death Valley - Devil's Golf Course - Badwater - Furnace Creek - Perhaps it gets a little hot around here!! The Artist's Palette is indeed fantastic. Great page Ingrid.

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    Redang's Profile Photo
    Nov 23, 2008 at 12:39 AM

    Yes, an amazing place!

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    starship's Profile Photo
    Oct 28, 2008 at 10:53 AM

    Very interesting page on a place I have not visited before. Great photos!!

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    JessH's Profile Photo
    Jun 8, 2008 at 9:23 PM

    As always, another page with stunning photography and good information! Manganese im Artist's Palette? Das kommt mit doch bekannt vor... Ach ja! Ich schlucke taegl. Manganesetabletten fuer meine Schildruese! haha! ;-)

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    Oct 29, 2007 at 7:18 PM

    Dicing with death; in a valley so dry; so watch where you park; and your rear end won't fry!

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    Mar 27, 2007 at 12:33 PM

    Beautiful mountain landscapes! I've never seen such lifeless and deprived vegetation squares... I used to see mountains of another sort in the Caucasus. I consider nothing to be more wonderful than tops in snow and ice! Thanks for virtual travel, Ingrid!

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    Mar 6, 2007 at 11:16 AM

    Fabulous pictures! I seem to have heard a lot about the place but I've never made it there.

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    deecat's Profile Photo
    Feb 21, 2007 at 7:15 PM

    Breathtaking photographs of this unique National Park. From the Natural Bridge and Artist's Palette to the Devil's Golf Course, Badwater, and the Borax Mines, your presentation is flawless.

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