7Death Valley National Park
Despite its harsh desert environment, Death Valley National Park is a place of haunting beauty and extremes. Known as the hottest place on Earth, Death Valley features towering sand dunes, salt flats, and rugged canyons. Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America at 282 feet below sea level, offers an otherworldly landscape of salt flats stretching as far as the eye can see. In spring, after rare rains, the desert comes alive with vibrant wildflower blooms, adding a splash of color to the otherwise stark scenery. Zabriskie Point and Dante’s View offer panoramic views of this surreal desert landscape.
