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.

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.

This is one of the best hikes in Death Valley. So amazing to see a waterfall in this dry and…read morepatched desert. There are 2 parking lots, one close to the road and one at the trailhead. You will need a high suspension vehicle to make it to the trailhead parking lot, which I highly recommend, as the hike from the road is quite long. There isn't a set trail to the waterfall, you'll have to make your way there going through water, bushes and scrambling over rocks. But it is a fun hike and you can see the effects of water as the area grows in vegetation the closer you get. Even saw some butterflies, which isn't something I associate with deserts. The waterfall is such a delight to see. It is cool water, and a welcome rest place before heading back. We visited mid- February, the trees had leaf buds. A few more weeks and everything would be very green.

It's gone. Sadly last year's floods and continual flooding since has destroyed the road leading to…read morethe trail. What used to be a 2 mile out and back trail to the falls is now 6 miles thru a recently washed out area. The falls are still amazing but without the road, I'm not sure it's worth it when considering the time. It was a long, loose footing, sandy hike. Plus it started raining so there's that. Disappointed this time but it's still amazing to see when you think about where you are.

The farthest point I think in the park and we got to see it with a little water which created this…read moreincredible reflection. Good amount of parking and you can walk as far as you'd like on the basin. Peep the sea level sign on top of the mountain to really grasp how 'low' you are!

We decided to take a little day trip out to Death Valley to view the wildflower bloom, hike a bit…read moreand visit Lake Manly (otherwise known as Badwater Basin). I really wanted to walk in the glorious saltwater. We were there on a Thursday and this place was hopping with people. I had forgot that spring breaks have begun. We eventually found a place to park and made our way out to the water via the boardwalk that heads out. We all know that Badwater Basin is the lowest point in the USA. It is 282 feet below sea level and it sure was pretty. The basin normally does not have water, but with all the rain California received this winter the water was almost up to my shins. The saltwater flats cover over 200 miles. The basin includes sodium chloride, gypsum, borax, and calcite. The best part of the visit was that by the time I stepped out of all that saltwater, my feet were so soft. It was truly a natural exfoliation for the feet. Be respectful and leave your pets at home as they are only allowed on designated dirt roads. Most of all LEAVE NO TRACE and Happy Adventuring.

The owner was so very nice and accommodating. We showed up a day early and they switched our…read morereservation so easily. Great spot to stop for the night ... been here twice and both times had a nice quite stay and even had two Burros show up

So, you should probably check out what a park in the desert looks like. I'm sure this is the…read morelargest public grassy area for miles!

Wow! This is a pretty spectacular dormant volcanic crater to visit. Beautiful hues of orange and…read moregreys that will captivate you. It's about 40 mins from the Furnace Creek campsite and is worth checking out. You can also get a small uphill hike around the crater or downhill to the center of the crater itself. A must visit in Death Valley!

How many times in your life time will you see a crater? Exactly!…read more So we decided to check out Ubehebe Crater despite behind quite a drive within the park to get there! Gas up and be patient, this is far. You should plan accordingly to visit it during your trip. We started our 2nd day in the park driving to it. Unfortunately, Scotty's Castle is being closed for renovations so we couldn't check it out while we were heading in that direction. The crater is about 8 miles passed the Castle which you won't be able to see from the road! Also, before you get closer to the Castel, there's a Ranger station! It's your last chance to use a restroom, so stop by! I wish they had a few more signs on the way, because you are in the middle of nowhere. But it's all paved roads, the main road, then follow the sign! Once you get there, there's a big parking lot and the Crater! Right then and there! And then, suddenly, the drive was worth it! The view is breathtaking, the crater is huge, a beautiful Mars-like landscape, unique in its vastness. The crater was formed by a massive volcanic steam explosion a few thousand years ago, you can see some black volcanic rocks on the trail. There is a trail to the bottom of the cone. We didn't hike it since we read it's steep coming up. But we walked on the ridge for a while and it was just us and the crater. Not too many people around, it's further away so it has less visitors than other parts of the park. It was pretty peaceful and serene. Driving back down it's a tad like a rollercoaster ride, but the Crater is one these place you won't forget! It's an adventure worth having!

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

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.

Gives you the other worldly vibes. To get to the Devils Golf Course, you have to drive on a gravel…read moreroad which can get bumpy and dusty. Once you arrive it's a lookout than an hike but looks pretty cool!

One of my favorite stopoffs in Death Valley. Ninety percent…read moreof park visitors drive right past the dirt road that takes you to the Devil's Golf Course. Big mistake. The dirt road can be traversed by a prius. What I like most about the Devil's Golf Course is that this place is less crowded, expecially when compared to Badwater Basin which feels like tourists trap because of all the people. - It's OK to taste the salt from your finger tip. - I strongly recommend that you walk deep into this salt experience. It's like walking on snow and ice. Just know that the rocks here can be sharp.