Plans will change quickly when the temps soar past 100 degrees. What doesn't change is the jaw-dropping, austere beauty of ...

As summer approaches, Death Valley National Park officials urge motorcycle riders to think twice before traveling during ...

Beautiful views and exciting activities aren't just for the parks. These accommodations also have their own charms.

National Park Service Rangers reported the death took place near Badwater Basin, when the temperature at Death Valley reached a record 128 degrees. The salt flats in Inyo County are not far from ...

"I could never live there," you'll hear them say. "Three days is all I need."That's a common Midwesterner's take on Las Vegas ...

Loading Badwater Basin, US Elevation: 86 metres below sea level No marketing team would have signed off on the name, but Badwater Basin has become one of the highlights of a trip to California’s ...

I was facing 90-degree-plus Fahrenheit temperatures, and so will those of you heading through Death Valley this summer—now, ...

North America : Death Valley’s Badwater Basin – A Hotbed of Extremes In California’s Death Valley, Badwater Basin lies at –86 metres (–282 feet). Known for its record-setting temperature ...

As the school year comes to an end, backpacking, a blend of camping and hiking, offers a unique experience of exploring the ...

Next stop, Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America at 282 feet below sea level. Its other-worldly salt flats stretch for miles, creating a surreal landscape. “It’s just so different than ...

The runoff also recharged the Amargosa River, an intermittent stream that drains into Badwater Basin. In a park world-renowned for its high heat — a world-record 134° Fahrenheit was recorded there ...

Check the park’s website for updates. Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. (Photo: National Park Service) Known for the nation’s lowest altitude (-282 feet at Badwater Basin) and the highest temperatures (a ...