Primera clasificación Atractivos en Death Valley National Park

The highest point in Death Valley National Park, Telescope Peak is a formidable peak of the Panamint Range. The peak is named so because it offers seemingly endless views of breathtaking mountains, Mount Whitney and Charleston Peak in Nevada. Though a challenging climb, some dare to reach the summit of the peak with the reward of mesmerizing views.

Death Valley National Park is famed for its extreme arid temperatures. While it's difficult to believe, much can survive the sweltering temperatures, which go up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Centigrade), the park's desert wildlife proves otherwise. Home to the Bighorn Sheep, Coyote and the evergreen creosote bush, the desert changes through the seasons and offers up a burst of colors in spring when the wildflowers bloom spectacularly. Top scenic spots include Zabriskie Point, overlooking the multi-hued Furnace Creek, otherworldly Twenty Mule Team Canyon and the badlands, and the desolate Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes.

What is known to the world as the Devil's Golf Course today, was in fact a saline lake that existed here thousands of years ago. The lake's water dried over the years, leaving behind salt crystals that were subjected to erosion by wind. The salt crystals are quite dramatic to look at and are known to be pretty sharp, too. This place was named so after the guide book of the National Park Service described it as a place where "Only the devil could play golf". Visitors can also put their ears to the ground to hear the salt crystals contract and expand due to the heat.

Yet another interesting site that's a part of the Death Valley National Park, Golden Canyon is a prominent destination for nature walks. A hike here takes visitors through a maze-like landscape consisting of canyons and undulating hills that sport a vivid yellow hue. The color seems to appear golden under the bright sun hence the name of the place. Red Cathedral, a geological formation that consists of cliffs with red-colored rocks marks the end of the hike.

Located at the northern end of Death Valley, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes feature massive dunes, some as tall as 100 feet (30.48 meters). Some star-shaped, some crescent and others linear, the landscape is a sandy canvas waiting to be explored. Surrounded by mountains from all sides, the dune field is also dotted with Mesquite trees and their hummocks. You might also come across animals like sidewinder rattlesnakes and nocturnal kangaroo rats. Put on your most comfortable pair of shoes since there are no walking trails here.

Traversing through the Mosaic Canyon is one of Death Valley National Park's major highlights. The canyon is nature's work of art, accentuated by dramatic rock formations and covered with the popular Breccia mosaic that the place is most famous for. The trail that winds through the canyon is a relatively simple one and hence it's quite popular among families as well.