Death Valley located between the border of California and Nevada, east of the Sierra Nevada. It is one of the most diverse desert environments I have ever experienced. Within miles and miles of wilderness, it contains salt-flats, sand dunes, badlands, valleys, canyons and mountains. Such an incredible place. It is extremely hot, therefore summer might not be the best time for a visit. Spring and Fall is the best time to experience this vast nature without getting cooked. Especially in spring, you might be able to see desert flowers blooming, but that requires the right conditions for it to happen.
Dante's View - Panoramic view of the southern Death Valley basin
Zabriskie Point - Erosional landscape used to be covered by water
Badwater Basin - Huge salt-flat and the lowest point in North America
Natural Bridge - A short walk to see the canyon bridge formation
Artist Palette - Colorful landscape from different metal oxides
Mesquite Dunes - Awesome spot for a starry night
Eureka Dunes - A huge pile of sand in the middle of nowhere
We wanted to go to the Racetrack Playa, but got on the wrong road and ended up in Eureka Dunes, which is also a very magical experience. (*Note* Both attractions would need a 4WD) In the middle of nowhere, sits a huge pile of sand, a very unique experience. We happened to see a very tiny lizard baby, and that really made our day.
This is my second time in the Death Valley, and yet I still did not make it to the racetrack playa! I have just made it my mission to see that this year!