The Nümü Tümpisattsi; Timbishsha or Panamint Shoshone people's name for this place is Tümpisa,…read morereferring to red ochre found in the Black Mountains. These indigenous people lived in ans around this valley over 10 millenia before the Bennett-Arcan and Jayhawker wagon trains passed through, headed for California's gold fields, naming it Death Valley on their way out. The Park Service has an excellent account of that journey of bad timing. The Park Service also states the hottest certifiable temperature on the planet was recorded at Furnace Creek and in Kuwait in 2013, This region's elevation ranges from 300 feet below sea level at Badwater to 11,000 foot (1,880 meter) Telescope Peak in the Panamint Mountain Range. This range of elevations give The Park a vast dirseity of plants and anumals, including the fabled North American Tourist. The Tourists began.migating through the Valley about 1937, and now, arriving from every corner of the earth. Should you come to Death Valley National Park? Of course you should. Many visitors arrivebinnthe region intent on seeing wvery National Park from Point Reyes to Yellowstone in three or four weeks. I discourage this, especially in summer, but...it is once in a lifetime and allnyou need os a selfie for the people back home to see your adventure.

We visited for a long weekend in January and such a cool experience! Known as the hottest part of…read morethe US. We loved the different scenery in different areas of the park. Going in January was not very hot and some water was in the basin which was cool to see! We were there from 10AM to sunset and was able to hit all the major spots and get a longer hike in. The park is pretty spread out too so be mindful of driving time. Most hikes are easy, out of the parking lot to a short walk but we did one longer hike that was fine with a January cooler temp, but I'm not sure I would visit during summer time.

When we visit the area we usually stay near this park so we've visited it a new time. They have two…read moreplaygrounds with plenty to do at each. There are often plenty of kids and families enjoying the park. So if you're looking for social interaction this is a good one. The only thing I don't get is the gravel under the play area. It doesn't seem like a safe landing for kids who may fall. I'm used to bark or soft foam or even sand. Oh and the gravel gets really dusty too. It is nice the there's plenty of parking all around the park. The park is covered as well which is good with the dessert heat!

Ian Deutch Memorial Park is probably the best park & playground in Pahrump, NV…read more The playground is suitable for toddlers and up. Baby swings are available too. Youth soccer & little league baseball games are played most days on the nearby fields. Also available: a skate park, restrooms, gazebo, pavilion, BBQ pits, picnic tables and two bocce ball court. Most recently my in-laws took us here for the 6th Annual Pahrump Disability Outreach Program (PDOP) Pumpkin Days (10/24/15). Admission was $5 for everyone - even our 1 & 2-year-old toddlers - but it was towards a good cause so that was fine. It was great for kids. A few kinks, but nothing drastic... If this event attracts even more people in the next few years, the City should consider some better parking options. Review #417 Yelp challenge 98/100

This hidden site feels like it's from another planet. The fact that endangered pupfish live here…read moremakes it even more remarkable. Just awe-inspiring. short exploration but also very far to get to .

An easy day trip from Las Vegas, Devil's Hole is located in Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge,…read moreabout an hour and a half drive. This was meant to be a stop on a road trip to Death Valley but I later realized that you could spend a couple of hours in the refuge. The way to get here is all dirt roads and there was at least one river crossing. If it recently rained or is raining, I don't think a regular sedan could make its way out here. The main area is pretty close to the parking lot, less than a 5 minute walk. Because it is protected and could actually be dangerous, the hole is completely fenced off. I brought a pair of binoculars to hopefully see some endangered pupfish but we were too far. It would be a much cooler experience if we could get up to the water's edge but being so far away, it's anticlimactic.

Pro-tip: Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is a must for anyone in Southern Nevada visiting…read moreDeath Valley National Park. Ash Meadows is located in the Nevada portion of Death Valley National Park. It is sometimes referred to as the Galápagos Islands of North America considering it has the highest concentration of endemic species in the United States & the second highest in all of North America. The Devils Hole desert pupfish found at Ash Meadows was actually the first ever species to be listed as endangered (by President Truman). Additionally, the wildlife refuge is one of the last remaining natural desert springs oases in the Mojave Desert, where turquoise water, grapevines, and aquatic species are abundant.

The preserve roadways are dusty gravel so pick your car/truck accordingly. No low-riders!…read more There is a visitor center, 2 boardwalk trails, a bunch of reservoirs and a couple of devil holes to hike around to. There are 2 park entrances and no cover charges or parking payments. There are restrooms at certain spots. It is still unspoiled and the color of the glacial spring water is a most relaxing blue hue. At the 2nd boardwalk, I think I saw their infamous guppy fish. Overall, the boardwalk trails, reservoirs and devil's hole trail are actually doable in a day and won't leave you hurting.

The Art Bell Memorial Bench is situated is a beautiful park. The bench is near a man-made fountain…read moreand stream. It's a good place to relax, read a book, or just contemplate. Art Bell: https://acrowsview.wordpress.com/2018/04/15/art-bell-1945-2018/ Art Bell's grave site: https://acrowsview.wordpress.com/2020/08/21/the-tomb-of-art-bell/

Super great vibes, everyone is friendly. Easy to find a camp spot etc. Has been around since the…read more60's

Awesome place but I'd only recommend going if you are skilled and Experienced off road driver with…read morethe correct vehicle. I have 8.7 clearance but I would recommend 10. If you do your research and use you're head you'll be okay. I had a great time and I'll definitely be back.

Convenient location, place to stop with my dogs after a drive from St George Utah on the way to…read moreBishop. Fenced, dog potty clean up station, grassy areas and water station. Grass is over grown lots of fox tails, so watch your dogs.

I needed to find a park to have lunch after our visit to Rhyoilte and the Goldwell Open Air Museum…read more I looked on Yelp for parks in Beatty and it showed me Cottonwood Park. I didn't use Yelp to get directions but used my Car Play to ask for directions. Wrong thing tio do. It gave me Cottonwood Parks hundreds of miles away. Finally,I opened the Yelp app and got directions and we were right there. When we do day trips like this, my friend always packs some Taiwanese buns for lunch and we enjoy the open air dining as long as it's not August. Cottonwood Park is well kept. There are plenty of covered tables on the west side of the park. It's one block from the main roads in/out of Beatty so it IS easy to get to. We enjoyed our brief stop for lunch in Beatty.

At this lovely roadside stop - there is a nice shade canopy and picnic table, a very clean bathroom…read moreand a cell relay -- presumably to operate the self serve park pass kiosk BUT it's also terribly convenient for taking pictures of said roadside stop to upload them to Yelp to create a new listing for said roadside stop (DOH! I should have written my review last year when I created this listing, goshdarnit!). Nice spot for waiting for your friends and eating all their snacks that they put in your motorcycle panniers. Save some water for them, though. Or just head to Beatty for cheap beer. :)

Thank you NPS for this CLEAN and convenient place to stop and pay fees, pee, and grab a map…read more There is also a benchmark nearby. Pit toilets are not usually great, but these are new and folks who use them are skilled enough outdoors folks to know that you leave the lid DOWN for the next user.

This is such a cool stop if you're passing through Nevada! The historic town of Rhyolite is only 10…read moreminutes from the town of Beatty and about 1hr 40min from Vegas. I love history like this so I was super excited. I came here for the Tom Kelly Glass House. When you first walk up, there is a sign explaining the history of the house. Next to it, there is a sign in sheet so you can see where people have travelled from to checkout the house. I was amazed by how many people had recently been there! It's a short stop, just walk up and take a few pictures of the house. Look inside. Take in the history. I would definitely recommend adding this stop to your trip if you're passing through! Ohhh also, the Goldwell Museum is only a minute drive from the Tom Kelly Bottle House. Check out that place too and be respectful of the artwork!

Everything displayed was excellent. I had a wonderful time walking the area and feeling the joy of…read morethe items on display.

This view is absolutely worth the drive there and back at any time of day. I recently went midday,…read morebut I've been at sunset as well and it is stunning at any time of day. We were lucky to visit during the recent superbloom and there were so many flowers along the drive. Don't skip this stop while in the park!

Nice little drive up the mountain. Great views! Couple of…read morehiking trails for different view angles.