đ- Death Valley National Park, California
Shadowed by the towering Panamint Mountain Range, Death Valley is a wondrous land of polar extremes. This National Park, which stands as the largest national park in the lower 48 states, contains the lowest point of elevation in North America and has held its reputation as the hottest place on the globe ever since an air temperature of 134 °F (57 °C) was recorded amid the record-shattering heat wave of 1913.
Make no mistake. Death Valley is HOT, rivaling the likes of the Sahara Desert. Even if you are used to spending the summer in an arid environment, Death Valley will pale those experiences in comparison. The daily high temperatures in the park can be unfathomable for many visitors and often stay above 100 °F (38 °C) during the hottest months, even at night. Taking all of this into consideration, it is no wonder that over 75% of visitors choose to visit Death Valley outside of the summer season.
Still, if you find yourself on Death Valleyâs front porch during the summer, rest assured that it is possible to safely explore the park during this time as long as you take the proper precautions. Take it from us, because we just spent one glorious day beating the Death Valley heat and enjoying some of its most epic destinations in the middle of June. If youâre like us, and you canât imagine letting the heat stop you from missing out on the views at this unique national park, then keep reading to discover your one-day itinerary and guide to safely explore Death Valley in the summer.
