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Death Valley: the back story
The back story
About Death Valley: the back story
Death Valley is about 2½ hours west of the Strip.
The landscape
Badwater Basin’s salt flats, dunes and painted hills.
When to go
Avoid the hottest months; start at Furnace Creek Visitor Center.
A land of extremes.
Our advice: carry extra water and fuel.
Why it's on our list
- The landscape
- When to go
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Death Valley: the back story before you go.