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Death Valley National Park
News Releases

June 2, 2008
Seats Left for an Experience of a Lifetime

There are still seats available for this year’s fund raising pipe organ concert at Scotty’s Castle in Death Valley National Park.

 

May 8, 2008
Second temporary Closure of Barker Ranch Site
Death Valley National Park in cooperation with Inyo County Sheriff's Office will be temporarily closing access to Barker Ranch for a second time this year to assist them in the on-going investigation of possible human remains around the site.

 

May 6, 2008
Temporary Change for Furnace Creek Visitor Center Hours
Effective Sunday May 11, 2008 will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

 

April 25, 2008
Scotty's Castle to Begin Summer Operation Hours
Scotty's Castle begins their 2008 summer schedule. Even in the heat of summer, Scotty's Castle is open for tours, but with fewer visitors they are shortening their hours.

 
April 4, 2008
Temporary Closure of Barker Ranch Site
The National Park Service in cooperation with the Inyo County Sheriff's Office will be temporarily closing access to Barker Ranch later this month for the investigation of possible human remains.
 

March 20, 2008
Visitors Invited to Hear Organist Play Scotty's Castle Pipe Organ
Organist Donna Parker will be playing the Welte pipe organ at Scotty's Castle on June 13, 14, and 15, 2008.

 

January 17, 2008
Death Valley National Park Announces Astronomy Week 2008
Winter is the time for astronomy in Death Valley National Park, with long nights and clear skies. A week of special programs and events focusing on the skies above Death Valley will take place January 28th through February 2nd, 2008.
Astronomy Week 2008 Schedule of Events: (45k PDF) 

 

 

 

 

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.

Last Updated: June 02, 2008 at 17:38 EST