Death Valley May 2026

The valley is the ancestral home of the tribe, who have inhabited the region for centuries. Its modern name originated during the 1849 Gold Rush when a group of pioneers became lost in the basin; despite the name, only one member of their party actually perished. Later, the area became a hub for mining borax , famously transported by the "Twenty Mule Teams". Planning a Visit

A scenic loop through hills tinted with vibrant pinks, greens, and purples due to oxidized volcanic minerals. Death Valley

Easily accessible dunes where morning winds frequently erase footprints to reveal perfect natural ripples. The valley is the ancestral home of the

Badwater Basin sits at 282 feet (86 meters) below sea level , the lowest elevation in North America. despite the name