6 Stunning National Parks near Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles is close to a handful of world-class National Parks like the boulder-filled Joshua Tree and the redwood-covered Sequoia National Park, among others.
Death Valley National Park is a land of extremes, a cacophony of colorful badlands and desert geology. It’s an arid wonderland and a park of superlatives — the hottest, lowest, and driest place in the United States. It’s also the largest National Park in the lower 48.
Los Angeles is close to a handful of world-class National Parks like the boulder-filled Joshua Tree and the redwood-covered Sequoia National Park, among others.
America’s national parks are beautiful year-round, but come October, some parks hit their peak.
One day in Death Valley will never be enough, but sometimes, you have to make do with what you’ve got.
The best time to visit Death Valley National Park is a personal question. There is no right answer, but there are plenty of reasons why you may choose one season over another.
From towering sand dunes, to high-elevation juniper forests, to psychedelic badlands, Death Valley is a must-hike National Park for desert lovers.
Whether you’re a zealous desert advocate or simply passing through central California, Death Valley is certainly one of the strangest National Parks out there — and well worth a camping trip.