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.

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.

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

Really nice and easy lookout spot. Can get crowded so plan accordingly with parking. We went…read moretowards the end of sunset so some people were already heading out. It's a short walk to the lookout point once you park. Breathtaking views with cascading and layered rocks and the setting sun made it that much more beautiful. An easy must stop if at Death Valley NP!

We enjoyed a beautiful sunset here this week. It's a beautiful view at any time, but the colors on…read morethe unique rocks at sunset are really stunning. There's a large parking lot with a restroom here. There's a bit of an uphill climb to the top, but it is well worth the effort to walk up there.

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.

Great stop between LA and Mammoth for kids. There are nearby restaurants and gas stations as well.read more

Beautiful spot to have a picnic. Playground and creek are fun. Also has a gazebo. Plenty of shade…read more Dog park just next to it.

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.

Events are held in the park periodically through the year. There is a good amount of parking, a…read morerestroom for both male and females. A playground with a cover to help the sun rays off the kids. Nostalgic merry go round, swings, covered picnic area. Best thing is the towns people!!

Easy parking and a short walk to get through a lookout. The photos don't do the color justice and I…read morethink when it's not peak light, you'll see them more vibrant but still fascinating to see up close! Theres not too much of an actual path here then just climbing around for a lookout and then returning to the parking lot.

No visit to this NP is complete without doing the one way artist's palette drive. The drive is easy…read morewith lots of pullouts. There are currently many wildflowers to be seen here as well. You can easily enjoy the views from the far or venture out on a trail or short walk from Parking spots.

One of our favorite places to visit. I would have given it 5 stars but they took a 75.00 deposit…read moreto dry camp lol. Camping is more than double what it was a few years ago but still a pretty good deal. Just not the great deal it used to be.

Clean, quiet, near everything we needed was a great price felt very safe would go again bookings go…read morefast so book early.