![]() ![]() Air QualityOne might think that the air would be pristine here due to our remote location, however, pollutants can be carried on the wind. ![]() Lightscape/ Night SkyDeath Valley National Park harbors some of the darkest night skies in the United States. ![]() Non-Native SpeciesSeveral species of tamarisk were brought to the United States beginning in the early 1800s. By 1913, it had invaded the California desert. ![]() Climate ChangeNo one quite knows what the future will hold for Death Valley’s climate. ![]() Mining in Death ValleySince the 1848 discovery of gold in California, Death Valley has experienced over 140 years of boom and bust mining. ![]() WildernessDeath Valley National Park has the largest area of designated National Park wilderness in the contiguous United States. |
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Last updated: October 24, 2020