Death Valley -
The valley is the ancestral home of the tribe, who have inhabited the region for centuries. Its modern name originated during the 1849 Gold Rush when a group of pioneers became lost in the basin; despite the name, only one member of their party actually perished. Later, the area became a hub for mining borax , famously transported by the "Twenty Mule Teams". Planning a Visit
Death Valley is a designated Gold Tier International Dark Sky Park , offering some of the best stargazing in the country due to its extreme darkness and lack of light pollution. Death Valley
The peak season is October through April . Summer temperatures are dangerously high, often exceeding 120°F, making outdoor activity nearly impossible during the day. The valley is the ancestral home of the