GPS Coordinates: 36.486040, -117.630900 (36°29'09.7"N 117°37'51.2"W) Lee Flat is one of those remote isolated parts of Death Valley National Park. It can be accessed only via an off-roading trail, a high ground clearance with an all wheel or 4 wheel drive vehicle. The long washboard Saline Valley Road offers rough access to the Lee Flat Joshua Tree Forest. A rarely ... Continue Reading...
Road Side Attraction
Father Crowley Vista
GPS Coordinates: 36.351860, -117.550730 (36°21'06.7"N 117°33'02.6"W) Father Crowley Vista was named after Father John Crowley, the padre of the desert (1891 to 1940). This vista offers a panoramic view of the Panamint Valley. A dirt trail about 1.3 miles long towards the east of the parking lot leads you to the vista overlook. From here, you can also see the Towne Pass that ... Continue Reading...
Camping In Death Valley
Camping and Lodging Around Death Valley, there are plenty of campgrounds available and operated by the National Park Service, along with privately operated and managed campgrounds and resorts. As always, check with the Death Valley National Park Visitors Center or website to get up to date details as things may change without notice. Be sure to check out the Death Valley ... Continue Reading...
Natural Bridge Trail
GPS Coordinates: 36.2838, -116.76734 (36°17'01.7"N 116°46'02.4"W) This is one of the many easily accessible canyon trails in Death Valley. A decently maintained dirt road leads to the trail parking lot. From the parking lot, it's just a two-mile round trip around the mostly flat but very rocky trail. At about a mile into the canyon, you will see the 50 foot tall Natural ... Continue Reading...
Charcoal Kilns
GPS Coordinates: 36.2467, -117.0763 (36° 14′ 48.1″N 117° 04′ 34.7″W) The Charcoal Kilns located at approximately 6800 feet elevation, offers to escape from both the heat and crowd from the desert below. These Kilns are located within viewing distance from the parking area. A short walk on the uneven terrain is all it takes to explore around the kilns. These kilns are ... Continue Reading...