πΊπΈ Death Valley National Park FREE Entry Guide π
Lucky timing! Due to ongoing strikes, we drove right in β no $35 fee! π Normally you'd need to pay the entrance fee, so check current conditions before visiting. Death Valley, straddling California and Nevada, is one of North America's most extreme landscapes β the continent's lowest, hottest, and driest area, yet incredibly beautiful. π΅ π Best visiting season: November - March (pleasant ~20Β°C temps) βοΈ Summer heats exceed 50Β°C β avoid visiting then! π Must-See Spots: β’ Zabriskie Point β Golden rock formations glow at sunrise π β’ Badwater Basin β Lowest point in North America (-86m), endless salt flats π£ β’ Artistβs Palette β Vibrant multi-colored hills, magical at sunset π¨ β’ Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes β Vast dunes perfect for photos & sunset πΈ π Transport & Stay: β’ 2-hour drive from Las Vegas π β’ Fill up gas IN the park + bring LOTS of water π§ β’ Packed Liangpi from Da Dan Ge (Vegas) β be that person eating amazing noodles with epic views! π β’ Stay at Furnace Creek or nearby towns like Beatty/Pahrump β or return to Vegas π¨ π‘ Tips: β’ Avoid midday hikes π₯Ύ β’ Download offline maps β service is spotty π± β’ Sunscreen, sunglasses & hat are MUSTS π β’ Incredible stargazing β Milky Way is crystal clear! π Death Valley isnβt just barren β itβs a surreal journey to Earthβs extremes. β¨ #DeathValley #LasVegas #NationalParks #DeathValleyNP #TravelHack #StrikeSeason
