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169. Death Valley National Park: Beautiful Desolation

169. Death Valley National Park: Beautiful Desolation

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Travel with Johnny Mac to the land of extremes, where the lowest, hottest, and driest places in North America coexist with surprising beauty. Explore the salt patterns of Badwater Basin, witness the rainbow colors of Artists Palette, and learn how to safely experience a place that holds the world record for air temperature at 134 degrees. Discover the best times to visit for comfortable temperatures and the rare wildflower blooms that transform this seeming wasteland into a desert garden. From the mysterious moving stones of the Racetrack to the towering sand dunes near Stovepipe Wells, Johnny reveals how to appreciate the subtle majesty of a landscape that strips everything down to its essence. Find out where to stay in this remote wilderness and how proper planning turns Death Valley from a forbidding wasteland into an unforgettable adventure.

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