Death Valley National Park: 7 Things to Know Before You Go
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- Everything YOU need to know to visit Death Valley National Park. Despite it's morbid name, Death Valley is actually a great place to visit. Death Valley is the largest national park south of Alaska at over 3 million acres. Death Valley is home to North America's driest and hottest spot (with fewer than two inches of rain per year and a record high of 134°F). Death Valley also has the lowest elevation on the continent-282 feet below sea level. But yet there's also mountain peaks at 11,000 feet that get snow.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:00 Things to Know About Death Valley
00:22 - 1 - Death Valley Overview
01:28 - 2 - When to go to Death Valley
02:15 - 3 - Getting in to Death Valley
03:29 - 4 - Getting Around Death Valley
05:00 - 5 - Things to do in Death Valley
12:16 - 6 - What to eat in Death Valley
15:02 - 7 - Where to stay in Death Valley
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Great presentation, Chris. Also, for those of us who are into stargazing, Death Valley at night is nothing short of hollowed grounds; no city lights to interfere with the stunning ocean of stars, and the majesty of the Universe. Sometimes the Earth and the sky literally become one and you feel like you’re floating in a different dimension altogether; especially if the experience is augmented by one’s favorite music, as well. ✨ ✨✨
P.S. Love the continued adventures and the mischievous antics of our Traveling Princess, too. 🥰
Thanks Alex! But for sure. I've never seen the stars so clearly! I couldn't see my nose. But I could see the stars!
@@YellowProductions You said it, my friend. It’s a planetarium to end all planetariums.
What is it about this video that makes it so pleasant and enjoyable to watch? So informative. One of my favorites.
Aww. Thanks Hans
That’s what I’m thinking!!! Great video and somehow it feels like I’m the one at the park. I’m planning on going there in a couple of weeks. I’m watching this video and getting so excited about going there.
That would be called charisma, my man.
A few more notes.
1) You can get some spectacular photos at the Mesquite sand dunes at sunrise and sunset because of the interplay of light and shadow, plus the colors in the sky. However, sunrise is 1,000 times better. At sunset, you're looking at an expanse of footprints all over, everywhere. If there is any kind of wind at all overnight, the sand will look pristine at sunrise. If you are lucky enough to catch a sunrise with clouds in the sky catching the colors, you've hit the jackpot.
2) While parking is better at the Golden Canyon trailhead, the small parking lot fills up fast and early. Plan on parking along the side of the road.
3) While the slot canyon trails are pretty straightforward, don't be afraid to explore the little narrow side trails. I've found some spectacular views by exploring the side trails that go uphill from the Golden Canyon Trail. Don't worry, you're not heading into a spider web of trails. You won't get lost, and it's easy to find your way back to the main trail.
4) If you have an app like Sygic or TomTom Go, just download the maps for offline viewing, and you'll be fine. Your phone's GPS function works independently of your data connection, so you don't need a signal at all. When I got my new phone, I kept the previous one to use as a combined GPS unit and mp3 player. I use it all the time with my hiking map apps and my car navigation apps.
5) The lodging at Stovepipe Wells is much cheaper than at Furnace Creek. Just know that it's straight out of the 1930s. No frills, old, small and cramped, and purely functional as a place to sleep. The food at the bar and grill is pretty decent burger and pizza fare. The breakfast is not bad as hotel breakfasts go.
6) Essential to know if you're tent camping: Scorpions are attracted to light. REALLY attracted to light.
Thanks for the comprehensive extra tips! Scorpions. Eek!
I was there in the summer of 93 with my Marine Corps unit. We built a pistol range for the DEA and Dept of the Interior. I can tell you, it was beyond hot. Rocks were splitting open because of the heat. I have never felt heat like that before or since. I believe the temp reached about 130 F
Toasty!
Do NOT go to Death valley from Las Vegas by way of Beatty. That's the long way and it brings you into the park in the middle of nowhere. Get on Route 160, a/k/a Blue Diamond Road. Take it to and through Pahrump, then head west on Bell Vista Road (well marked as the route to Death Valley.) It becomes State Line Road when you cross into CA. Take that and follow the signs for a short zigzag onto CA Route 190 which takes you straight to the Furnace Creek Visitor Center, going past the turnoffs for Dante's View and Zabriskie Point along the way.
Excellent directions. I'd add, fill up your tank in Pahrump, not back in Vegas. Gas is much cheaper in Nye County than Clark County due to a lot less tacked on in local taxes.
No thanks, much better to come in from Nevada and go into the park via Titus Canyon.
@@user-ke9yk5qp3u Well, other than Titus Canyon Road having been closed for many months, that's an excellent idea.
@@geezerpleasers_OG oh yeah! Those storms did it in.... we would drive through the canyon all the way until it opened up into death Valley and then park. Then grab our tents and camping gear and walk over one canyon and stay up in there. Never saw a single person for days.
@@user-ke9yk5qp3u The latest on the NPS website is that the road will reopen next spring. Hopefully, it won't get washed out gain.
Chris, your videos are always helpful and inspirational. Thanks to you, my husband and I are going to start planning to go to the Death Valley now. Can’t wait to be there!
Right on Ann! I hope you enjoy it!
Thanks for including the Traveling Princes.
I took a van tour in late spring. The air conditioning was essential. The early November tour was much, better.
Thanks Rich!
thanks for your informative video and its so helpful that you included prices of food and other things. You made planning my trip much easier. Nicely done!!
Thanks Jim!
Love Death Valley. Scotty Castle is my favorite place to visit. It’s history and tour was so much fun.
If you enjoy going to the national parks, definitely invest in the $80 America The Beautiful annual pass. Free Admission for the whole year as many times as you want if you have the pass to all the national parks, monuments and public lands
Yours are ALWAYS informative, WAY more informative I can clearly say and much more entertaining then others (it’s the princess factor)!! I have seen a number of yours and the take away for me is I write down lots of important details which I refer to while there! Well done and great editing work also!! Thanks a lot and happy trails to you both!!
Awesome! Thanks janwillem!
Thanks!! For mentioning furnace creek your videos are super educational and the traveling princess is funny.
AWESOME VIDEO! Thanks Mr. Raney and the Travelling Princess! 🐼💛
Thanks Norma!
We are going to Death valley NP tomorrow and thank you much for your helpful tips 😀
Thank you for such a summarized video. I had planned to spend 2 hours trying to plan out our trip for next month & your video got recommended, it's perfect!
Love the travelling spirit in your daughter, she enjoys it!
~Geet
Awesome! Thanks Geet!
Thank you Chris, Great video! We Love The Traveling Princess!!
Thanks Debbie!
Great video, one of your best. The scenery looks amazing!
Right on! Thanks Jeff!
Great video ! Looks like an amazing place to visit. Thanks for all your useful info. The Traveling Princess is a natural on camera!
Thanks Colleen!
Thanks man! Good vid!
Very informative video Chris. Definitely on our list to visit
Thanks Claire!
Thanks for this helpful video! Lots of good info here to use as a starting point for planning our trip. I appreciate you including prices at the restaurants and cell signal info, and of course all the different things to do. It's a much bigger park than I thought with way more stuff to do than I thought, so I have my work cut out for me with research. Thanks again 🙂
It is surprisingly big! Thanks!
Thanks for this video! I have not looked much into Death Valley National Park other than knowing about the hottest temperature and the lowest point below sea level. The trails and the viewpoints look like nothing I have ever seen before including the national parks out in Utah. I definitely need to check out this park someday!
I think it's definitely one of the most under appreciated National Parks
I am planning a trip to the NP next spring. Your tips are very helpful! Thank you!
Awesome Helen!
Excellent information. And those tiny yellow tennies for the Princess are amazing! Cheers!
Cheers Laurin!
OMG, I missed the live stream but watching it now you're amazing ❤️👍but I am scared to go there 😃
Don't be scared. Just use common sense and drink plenty of water. There are lots of people around and the main roads are well traveled. If you're on a paved road and your car breaks down, you won't be alone in a desolate area. People will be going by constantly
Our family visited DV last July, and despite the 128 degree temps, it was well worth it. Why visit in July? Because the heat is one of the unique features of Death Valley, and there are very few other places to experience the blast furnace of dry heat that is 128 F.
Probably not a ton of hiking in the 128F I'd imagine :)
Hey Chris,
Thank you so much for your video. Your tips were so helpful! We had a great time at Death Valley!
Louis from Germany
Awesome! Thanks Louis!
We would go every spring break to Death Valley with family in the 70’s. We would camp. Best desert flowers 🌸 in spring after rain. Best off road experience to old mining towns.
Thank you for your sharing.
Super helpful! Thank you so much ❤
My pleasure Sada!
Thank you this video is really helpful 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Most informative video on death vally on YT. Well done. Enjoyed watching!
Thanks Ryan!
We visited this area and stayed at The Ranch at Death Valley, which was a Best Western. It was still over $300.0 a night. First time paying a high price for what was essentially a scrubby motel room. Cool trip though, for sure!
Very informative. Thank you so much.
Thanks Carole!
Very helpful! Thank you so much.
Thanks Ani!
Very informative videos! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Wow ur videos always so great to watch.
Seems like a great option for my next trip to Vegas as a day trip.Thanks Chris and Traveling Princess 👸
Thanks Eric! It'll be a long day trip but it's certainly doable
So informative Chris and the traveling princess makes it even better
Awww. Thanks Karen!
Great video! As a new Vegas local def hoping to make trip there soon
Thanks Nicholas!
Outstanding production quality!
Thanks Steve!
Amazing motorcycle ride from Ridge Crest to Baker. Feburary is ideal
Chris, Traveling Princess is too cute! Death Valley is on my to-do list this year thanks for covering it.
Awesome Mossback!
Thank you so much for this excellent video we just spent 2 nights in Death Valley (it was crazy hot) and used everything in your video to navigate the park perfectly.. up very early and were finished by 11am to avoid the sun!! ,a lot of super valuable information such as getting the paper map first.. which we did exactly as you suggested and went first stop to the visitors centre! even offline Google maps for example had a completely random location for Devils golf course! Thanks a lot for all the great information👍👍
Thanks skearny! Glad you enjoyed your trip!
I appreciate your enthusiasm. Good video
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for going into great detail about pricing!
Thanks Greg!
I was there on April 21st this year and simply loooved it. I recognized many of the places you showed. I wish to return one day n wintertime and see the night sky. I will have to sleep in thepark.
Great video with the informative content!
Thanks Gloria!
Loved my trip to Death Valley with a stop in Parumph…. Just a neat place to see for us eastern US people
We were there in March of last year and the weather was really tolerable. Made a great day trip from Vegas when our flight home wasn't until 1am. Looking forward to visiting again as the main destination.
Nice Charles!
Excellent video - wish I would have viewed it before going my fist time. Will go back - must go back.
Thanks J J!
Great tips Chris, thanks a ton. I love how you shoot with your daughter!
Thanks Dads Club!
Hubby and I went February 2021 and had a great time.
I'm from Alaska and I went to Death Valley in July 😂 It was great! I'm going back in a few weeks! Awesome video, you have a great personality for this type of vid
Thanks Coco!
Awesome video. Thank you so much for all the info, can’t wait to go on my very first expedition. Traveling Princess is such a cutie 🥰 I can already see her producing her own videos. Kids grow so fast! Greetings from LA.
Thanks Maria in LA!
I have a hunch you really enjoy being a dad. Thanks for sharing your trip with us.
I sure do! Thanks Kit!
How does this video not have more views?! Really entertaining and so helpful for my trip in October! :)
Thanks J R! Only so many people looking up Death Valley Vids it seems. It does rank #1 for the search term "Death Valley" So thats good! :)
Thanks a lot for all the tips and information which really help me plan my trip. BTW your little princess is so adorable🤗
Aww. Thanks Sujen!
Really helpful video. I lived in LA for two years while going to grad school and made the trip out to Death Valley on one of my school breaks in part due Yellow Productions. Badwater Basin was one of my favorites and created great photo opportunities. Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes was probably a close second for me. Going back again this year!
Awesome!
Great video!
Thanks Janelle!
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO
Thanks Linda!
Ah that store in Stovepipe Wells brings back some memories.
Awesome job Chris.
Thanks Adam!
No problem
It was so cool to visit! I got lucky and hit an 80⁰F day just before it jumped to 100⁰F+
Hi Chris.Thanks for the info. I can see why it's called Death Valley. Hardly any vegetation around. If you take the time to explore, there are some interesting places. I like that Mosaic Canyon hike. I guess you can find beauty if you take the time to look around. Thanks for sharing and take care.
Thanks James.. yes. Very little plant life at all
I had no idea that Death Valley was such a great place to visit.. I think the video was fun to watch and having the Traveling Princes along brought a smile to my face.
We had no idea it had so much stuff to see and do until we visited either!
Seaweed snacks! They’re our favorites too!
Mmm
Great video, I had no idea there was anything in Death Valley! 👍🏻🇺🇸🙃
Thanks Moricey!
Great views.
We visited it in 2020. We had a hotel in the park, but the state made hotels close to travelers. We stayed in Beatty. They have Burros! I think Death Valley is my favorite National Park. I haven been to all, but it's a special surprise.
Ooh. Burros! We really liked Death Valley too!
Hi Chris, Great video, I am staying at the Ranch at death valley early May, so this video was very informative for us, you mentioned about no or very little phone signal, what about Sat Nav?. we will get a map, will just have to work out which way up to hold it.lol
Nice. Yes. Your GPS Sat Nav should work. As long as it doesn't need internet to download maps or anything
I only go down to Death Valley in the fall and spring, practice for warm weather Harley rides, also once in awhile in the winter since it's right at my back door, some nice rides, but gives one time to work the bugs out
Great video
Thanks Gerard!
Great Vlog. Princess 😍🥰❤️
Thanks Jane :)
Great video, It "flows" well for time and information.
Glad it was helpful!
Went to the devils golf course, Scotty's Castle painted desert, when I was younger. The only place I have not been in Ca. is "The Lost Coast, You might like The Channel Islands Thank You@@YellowProductions
That has been my home for the last 6 years I love Death Valley I have been there year round
Nice
Traveling Princess approved destination for sure!!
For sure Gilberto!
I was so happy watching this.
Sweet 😉
The travelling princess is such a great addition to your videos! 🥺
Thanks Elle!
I watched you for the valuable information. I now watch for the Traveling Princess.
Awwww
We went last march and the weather was perfect
Nice!
Girl is so cute, so is the panda!
Greetings Chris! Thank you for the review on Death Valley National Park. This is one destination that is on my Bucket List. I don’t know, I think the “Traveling Princess” is on her way to har own CZcams channel!
Thanks Vincent! She loves the camera for sure!
Badwater Basin is the lowest spot in North America, if you are talking about the larger area. The very popular photo op place with the sign isn't the low place, but it's close enough. First of all, nobody knows where the exact low spot is because it constantly changes due to settling of the crust. In general, it's several miles away from the signed area. The Park service put the sign and everything else there because it was a good place for a parking lot and restroom facilities, and frankly, they don't want tens of thousands of people tromping around over the fragile surface to get all the way out to the low spot area. But still, the signed area is reasonably close enough, as far as depth below sea level.
Great presentation and interesting. BTW your daughter is so cute.
Thanks David 😉
This content is really good. Reminds of Rick Steves, which is a good thing
Thanks 35MM!
I've been here a few days ago and even during the winter, I can feel and breathe in hot air when wearing my jacket
I’ve been to Death Valley 5 times. Dante view is the best.
That's quite a few times!
best place to see a sunset
I would have never guessed the Chateau Marmont hotel rates, thanks for the tips.
Hah. Yeah. Way expensive
@@YellowProductions Does it included Internet service?
Free water?!?!
Holly snikcies!
Haha thank for the informative vid.
Thanks Erik!
Looks like you've got your own Grogu. So cute
Hah! Great analogy. I just don't have the levitating pod that Grogu rides around in :)
very nice video 👍. how were the stars in December? Death Valley is known for its darkest sky, did you see the milky way?
Stars were amazing!
@@YellowProductions thanks 🥰
Very informative videos. We are heading from Manhattan Beach to Death Valley soon. From LA we are taking 178-190 into the park. What is the last town that we should stop at to gas up? Thank you!
You'll want to Gas up in Ridgecrest for reasonably priced gas
@@YellowProductions thank you. Our Death Valley trip will be the opposite of yours, first day near Stove Pipe Wells and then spending the night at The Ranch and then onto Vegas.
Adorable baby!
Yeah, death valley is very comfortable in winter.
Off topic but he appears to be such an amazing dad
Awww
2018 August, I was here.. Furnance Creek 119 degrees Still remember
Hot hot hot!
Great Information!!!
How about Scotts castle and the volcanic crater? very worth seeing
Scottys castle is closed right now due to flooding.. so we didn't make it up to that whole area. Would definitely like to see the crater next time