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Death Valley National Park
Things To Do
 
Sunset at Zabriskie Point.
Death Valley National Park is such a huge place, visitors must plan well to make the most of their time.
 
Jeep on Echo Canyon Road, March 2004.
A four-wheel-drive vehicle can give you access to less traveled areas of the park.
 
The ranger casts her spell.
photo by Bob Greenburg
Ranger-guided programs on a variety of subjects are presented from mid-October through mid-April.
Park Ranger
Ranger Program Schedule
Ranger-led Programs are presented year-round at Scotty's Castle and Oct-April elsewhere.
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Death Valley Map
Death Valley Map
Color Resizeable Map (1.25mb PDF)
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DVNHA Bookstore
DVNHA Bookstrore
Death Valley's online bookstore
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Evaporation Measurement Tank at Furnace Creek  

Did You Know?
The average evaporation rate in the bottom of Death Valley is 150 inches a year. Since the average rainfall is less than 2 inches ... the two don't quite meet.
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Last Updated: April 09, 2009 at 12:01 EST