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Death Valley National Park
Environmental Factors
Dante's View
For many years, National Parks have been increasingly feeling the effects of external factors caused by natural and human activities. Even the most isolated places on earth are being affected. Death Valley, even though it is more than 120 miles from the nearest major city, is no exception.
 

 

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Telescope Peak

Did You Know?
Telescope Peak in Death Valley National Park was named by Dr. Samuel George in 1861. After climbing the 11,049 foot peak, Dr. George said that he could see so far that it reminded him of looking through a telescope.
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Last Updated: May 28, 2010 at 20:42 MST