Las Vegas - Death Valley National Park

"10-Black mountains"

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United States Picture by David Aaronson
Travel story: Las Vegas - Death Valley National Park

We entered Death Valley National Park on the northeast side near the Nevada town of Beatty. Upon cresting the Amargosa Mountains, One reaches Hell's Gate which has a spectacular view of the valley. From here, the shimmer down on the valley floor makes it appear to be filled with water. The name derives from the fact that once you reach the valley floor you find the shimmer effect was caused by salt crystals left behind. Any remaining water is so salty as to be undrinkable. Death Valley is... More