Death Valley National Park, CA

I must admit that I knew almost nothing about Death Valley before visiting the park. One more thing learned in grammar school now long forgotten. About all I knew was that it is hot, very hot, and flat. Even this turned out to be only somewhat correct.




The actual valley is flat but it is surrounded on all sides by starkly beautiful mountains rising over 11,000 feet. As you probably know, the lowest elevation in the United States is located in the park. Badwater Basin is 282 feet below sea level.




But did you know that it snows in the park? In the mountains of course, but even the valley in December experiences moderate temperatures (45-70F).




There is something for almost everyone in the park- geology, history, hiking, biking, and 4-wheeling. For us, it was road biking. The park is nearly empty in December and there are miles and miles of good pavement. Flat, rolling and back breaking mountain passes all there for your enjoyment.








Whatever your pleasure, do visit Death Valley. But maybe not in July or August when it truly is one of the hottest and driest places on earth.





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