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Death Valley National Park
Self Guided

Brining a class to the park on your own can present many unique learning opportunities for your students. All accredited education institutions are eligible to receive free entrance to the park to advance their studies. Hiking trails and museum exhibits are but a few of the experiences that await our visitors.

School Visits on Your Own
This form will assist you in planning for your trip to the park. On it you will find ideal places to take your class, how to plan ahead, parks rules and regulations, and how to stay safe while visiting the desert.

Educational Fee Waivers
National Park Service policy allows waivers for educational and scientific groups engaged in the study of resources specifically related to the park. For more information go to this link.

Educators are encouraged to visit our Curriculum Materials page for pre-site and post-site materials to enhance your students’ learning experience.

The salt stretches across the floor of Death Valley  

Did You Know?
The salt pan on the floor of Death Valley covers more than 200 square miles. It is 40 miles long and more than 5 miles wide.

Last Updated: December 06, 2008 at 14:28 EST