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Death Valley National Park (California) - Wink Travel Guide

Author : Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide

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Page : 25 pages

File Size : 23,81 MB

Release : 2019-10-14

Category :

ISBN : 9781699884157

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Death Valley National Park is a United States National Park that is mostly in the Southern California Desert, with a small portion extending into Nevada. Many potential visitors ignore the park due to the misconception that it is a lifeless, empty landscape, but this park covers 3.4 million acres (14,000 km2). It is the largest national park in the contiguous 48 states of the USA. A land of extremes and superlatives, there are locations within the park that allow the visitor to see both the lowest and highest elevations in the 48 contiguous United States on a clear day. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.



The Explorer's Guide to Death Valley National Park, Fourth Edition

Author : T. Scott Bryan

Publisher : University Press of Colorado

Page : 484 pages

File Size : 21,22 MB

Release : 2021-02-08

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1646420535

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Originally published in 1995, soon after Death Valley National Park became the fifty-third park in the US park system, The Explorer’s Guide to Death Valley National Park was the first complete guidebook available for this spectacular area. Now in its fourth edition, this is still the only book that includes all aspects of the park. Much more than just a guidebook, it covers the park’s cultural history, botany and zoology, hiking and biking opportunities, and more. Information is provided for all of Death Valley’s visitors, from first-time travelers just learning about the area to those who are returning for in-depth explorations. This new edition features a number of important changes—including information on the boundary and wilderness changes that resulted from the Dingell Act of 2019, the reopened Keane Wonder Mine area, the devastating flash flooding of Scotty’s Castle, scenic river designations, the Inn and Ranch resorts, renovated and now operated as the Oasis at Death Valley—as well as new maps and updated color photos. With extensive input from National Park Service resource management, law enforcement, and interpretive personnel, as well as a thorough bibliography for suggested reading, The Explorer’s Guide to Death Valley National Park, Fourth Edition is the most up-to-date, accurate, and comprehensive guide available for this national treasure.



Moon Death Valley National Park

Author : Jenna Blough

Publisher : Moon Travel

Page : 327 pages

File Size : 46,83 MB

Release : 2015-09-15

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1631210106

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Moon Travel Guides: Find Your Adventure Explore the crusted salt flats, towering rocks, and polished marble canyons of this otherworldly landscape with Moon Death Valley National Park. Inside you'll find: Itineraries for every timeline, budget, and travel style, ranging from one day in the park to a week-long trip Strategies for getting to Death Valley National Park and getting around, with detailed driving directions The top activities and unique ideas for exploring the park: Hike through forested trails to sweeping canyon views, and discover abandoned mining camps, remote ghost towns, and hidden springs. Go four-wheel driving in rugged backcountry, or cruise along Badwater Basin Road to check out iconic sights like the Devil's Golf Course, Artist's Drive, and Zabriskie Point. Admire surreal salt flats, ethereal rock formations, colorful mosaic stone, and sculpted sand dunes, and find the best spots for that perfect sunset photo-op Full-color, vibrant photos and detailed maps throughout Valuable insight from Death Valley expert Jenna Blough Essential tips for hiking, camping, and other recreation, plus information on the right gear to pack for the desert Honest advice on when to go and where to stay, whether you're pitching the tent, parking the RV, or bedding down at a hotel Up-to-date information on park fees, passes, and reservations Coverage of excursions beyond the park, including offbeat sites like the Amargosa Opera House and the Trona Pinnacles Handy recommendations for families, seniors, international visitors, and travelers with disabilities Thorough background on the wildlife, terrain, culture, and history With Moon Death Valley National Park's practical tips, myriad activities, and expert know-how, you can plan your trip your way. Exploring more of the West? Try Moon California, Moon California Road Trip, or Moon Nevada.



The Explorer's Guide to Death Valley National Park, Second Edition

Author : T. Scott Bryan

Publisher : University Press of Colorado

Page : 473 pages

File Size : 11,11 MB

Release : 2009-12-15

Category : Nature

ISBN : 0870819623

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Book Description

Originally published in 1995, soon after Death Valley National Park became the fifty-third park in the U.S. park system, The Explorer’s Guide to Death Valley National Park was the first complete guidebook available for this spectacular area.Now in its second edition, this is still the only book that includes all aspects of the park. Much more than just a guidebook, it covers the park’s cultural history, botany and zoology, hiking and biking opportunities, and more. Information is provided for all of Death Valley’s visitors, from first-time travelers just learning about the area to those who are returning for in-depth explorations.Rewritten, reorganized, and revised, the book includes updated point-to-point logs for every road within and around the park, as well as new maps more accurate than those in any other publication. With extensive input from National Park Service resource management, law enforcement, and interpretive personnel, as well as a thorough bibliography for suggested reading, The Explorer’s Guide to Death Valley National Park, Second Edition is the most up-to-date, accurate, and comprehensive guide available for this national treasure.











Hiking Death Valley

Author : Michel Digonnet

Publisher : Wilderness Press

Page : 564 pages

File Size : 12,55 MB

Release : 2004-01-15

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN :

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With elevations ranging from 282 feet below sea level to 11,049 feet, a world-famous climate, and some of the most spectacular scenery in the North American desert, Death Valley National Park is a year-round hiker's paradise. Hundreds of miles of trails and cross-country routes lead to countless canyons, springs, and abandoned mines, most of them infrequently visited. Whether you want to stroll on salt flats, hike a lonesome canyon, climb a rugged peak, visit a remote gold mine, or simply explore the backcountry by car, this comprehensive guidebook provides dozens of destinations suited to your interests. Illustrated with original topographic maps, this book will guide you to Death Valley's most popular sites and many spectacular, out-of-the-way places, illustrating the remarkable diversity of its terrain, geology, flora, and fauna. Many of the region's historic mines, camps, and ghost towns are also described, including accounts of their fascinating and colorful past.



Moon Death Valley National Park

Author : Jenna Blough

Publisher : Moon Travel

Page : 334 pages

File Size : 43,25 MB

Release : 2021-11-09

Category : Travel

ISBN : 164049524X

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Trek across the salt flats, scale the towering rocks, and explore the marble canyons of this otherworldly landscape with Moon Death Valley National Park. Inside you'll find: Flexible, strategic itineraries, ranging from one day in the park to a week-long trip, designed for day-hikers, road-trippers, outdoor adventurers, history buffs, and more The top experiences and unique ideas for exploring Death Valley: Hike through forested trails to sweeping canyon views, and discover abandoned mining camps, remote ghost towns, and hidden springs. Go four-wheeling in rugged backcountry, or cruise along Badwater Basin Road to check out iconic sights like the Devil's Golf Course, Artist's Drive, and Zabriskie Point. Admire surreal salt flats, ethereal rock formations, colorful mosaic stone, and sculpted sand dunes, and find the best vistas for that perfect sunset photo-op Practical tips for hiking, four-wheel driving, camping, and other recreation, plus information on the right gear to pack for the desert Detailed hike descriptions with mileage, elevation gains, difficulty ratings, and trailhead directions Honest advice from Death Valley expert Jenna Blough on when to go and where to stay, whether you're pitching the tent, parking the RV, or bedding down at a hotel Up-to-date information on park fees, passes, and reservations, plus strategies for getting to Death Valley National Park Full-color photos and easy-to-use maps throughout Coverage of gateway towns and excursions beyond the park, including the John Muir Wilderness, the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, and the Trona Pinnacles Recommendations for families, seniors, international visitors, and travelers with disabilities Thorough background on Death Valley's wildlife, terrain, culture, and history With Moon's practical tips and expert know-how, you can experience Death Valley your way. Exploring more of the West? Try Moon California Road Trip, Moon Palm Springs & Joshua Tree or Moon Nevada. For full coverage of America's national parks, check out Moon USA National Parks: The Complete Guide to All 59 National Parks. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.