An awe-inspiring panorama of the foothills and gullies of the Black Mountains unfolds from this elevated viewpoint, where you’ll find a series of hiking trails.

Learn the story behind these beehive-shaped stonemasonry structures, which have been beautifully preserved in the Wildrose Canyon since the 1870s.

Clamber over the serrated surface of this enormous saltpan in Death Valley, where huge halite salt crystals have sculpted the bottom of a former lake.

Stand on the lowest elevation in North America when you visit this spectacular salt flat beside the Black Mountains in the heart of Death Valley.

Check out the myriad hues of red, purple and blue that glimmer from deep canyons and rocky peaks when you explore this geological masterpiece.

Peer into a monumental volcanic crater and explore the surrounding cinder fields, which tell the story of Death Valley’s ancient geological formations.

See where Death Valley’s borax boom started when you explore the ruined structures of a 19th-century ore-processing plant in Furnace Creek Springs.

The oldest house in Death Valley is a 19th-century miners’ bunkhouse that now contains a shop surrounded by equipment that supported the valley’s primary product.

The answer to a mystery that has puzzled scientists for decades lies in this dry lakebed, which is speckled with rocks that seem to move by themselves.

Nestled within the stark landscapes of Death Valley is this series of caves, grottoes and waterfalls accessible via an informal trail. 

Find out what Death Valley National Park has waiting for you and join ranger-led tours and programs at this fantastic facility in Furnace Creek’s resort area.

The cracks and rifts in the valley, along with the rocky bridge that passes overhead, give a window into the fascinating geological history of Death Valley.

Walk along the platform hovering above the water and catch a glimpse of the remarkable Salt Lake pupfish.

Feel the soft and smooth finish of the shiny marbleized rocks that characterize the walls of this exceptional canyon in Death Valley. 

This part of Death Valley National Park is made up of an otherworldly terrain of clay, sand and the surrounding mountains.

Perched above Titus Canyon, this boom-and-bust mining town has the dubious honor of being one of the West’s most short-lived.

Seek out a remote and unusual tribute to a junction’s namesake, a display of kettles from distant lands.

On top of Providence Ridge, ruins remain of this once prosperous mine, which was run by a single prospector who lived alone here for almost 40 years.

One of Death Valley’s most popular hiking trails winds through gorges, around cliffs and within canyons, showcasing all the different aspects of the area’s unique geology.

Preserved by its remoteness and the dry desert heat, the remains of an early 20th-century mine make it look as though it was abandoned just a few years ago.

With wildflowers, bighorn sheep and petroglyphs, this steep and tight gorge offers a scenic and intriguing day out in the car.  

Panoramic and solitary views of the Badwater Basin and Panamint Valley, especially stunning at sunset, offer rewards at the end of a washboard-like drive.