California – Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Death Valley

California – Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Death Valley

If you squint your eyes at the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, it is easy to believe you are in the Sahara Desert. Yet, in ever direction, you can see the mountains in the distance that make up the edges of the Death Valley. To be 

California – CamperVan Experience

California – CamperVan Experience

For a longtime, Rebecca and I looked into campervans for different trips around California or Utah. Finally, when realizing that there are not many options around Death Valley National Park, we opted for the full campervan experience. We got a campground spot at Furnace Creek, 

California – Golden Canyon Hike, Death Valley

California – Golden Canyon Hike, Death Valley

After driving the 4+ hours to get to Death Valley, you might want to get out and stretch your legs. For this I recommend the Golden Canyon Hike. The Golden Canyon Hike is a bit of a choose-your-own-adventure where you can decide how long you 

California – Zabriskie Point, Death Valley

California – Zabriskie Point, Death Valley

One of the most visited areas of Death Valley National Park, Zabriskie Point is an overlook of light, sand-color badlands. Zabriskie Point is near the southeastern entrance to the park, so great to stop by when entering or leaving Death Valley. Popular and easy-to-access, this 

California – Artist’s Palette, Death Valley

California – Artist’s Palette, Death Valley

Artist’s Palette, Death Valley If you are visiting Death Valley, absolutely do not miss Artist’s Drive and Artist’s Palette. Artist’s Drive is a nine mile gorgeous drive that is one way, heading north. The drive is a meandering road with a variety of views – 

California – Badwater Basin, Death Valley

California – Badwater Basin, Death Valley

We visited Death Valley National Park and Badwater Basin for the first time this winter. The days were short, but with only a few people in the park, we got to explore so many areas in a single weekend. The temperature was chilly, especially when