Death Valley National Park

national park in California
#27 in California / #245 in United States of America
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Death Valley National Park, located in California, USA, is renowned for its extreme desert environment and striking geological features. It holds the record for the highest air temperature ever recorded on Earth, reaching 134°F (56.7°C) in 1913. The park encompasses over 3.4 million acres, making it the largest national park in the contiguous United States. Visitors can explore vast salt flats, towering sand dunes, colorful badlands, and deep canyons. Notable attractions include Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America at 282 feet below sea level, and the scenic Artist's Palette. The park is also a designated International Dark Sky Park, offering exceptional opportunities for stargazing.


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