Photos of Death Valley

Unforgiving

The parched desert landscape of California's Death Valley.

The parched desert landscape of California’s Death Valley.

Ankle Breakers

Rugged halide crystals line the desert ground at the Devil's Golf Course, Death Valley, California.

Rugged halide crystals line the desert ground at the Devil’s Golf Course, Death Valley, California.

The Old Borax Works

Abandoned historic Harmony Borax Works at Death Valley, California.

Abandoned historic Harmony Borax Works at Death Valley, California.

Gateway to Death Valley

The landmark "World's Tallest Thermometer" rises into the clear blue sky over Baker, California.

The landmark “World’s Tallest Thermometer” rises into the clear blue sky over Baker, California.

The Rock-Strewn Desert

Multi-colored rocks lie on the arid desert ground at California's Death Valley National Park.

Multi-colored rocks lie on the arid desert ground at California’s Death Valley National Park.

Weathered Wagons

Old wagons for hauling borax on display at the Harmony Borax Works in Death Valley National , California.

Old wagons for hauling borax on display at the Harmony Borax Works in Death Valley National , California.

Rising from the Valley

The arid landscape of California's Death Valley National Park.

The arid landscape of California’s Death Valley National Park.

Falling Down

The Ashford Mill ruins cast long shadows in the dry desert at California's Death Valley National Park.

The Ashford Mill ruins cast long shadows in the dry desert at California’s Death Valley National Park.

The Lonely Desert Road

A lonely desert road leads through Death Valley National Park, California.

A lonely desert road leads through Death Valley National Park, California.

Radiant

Detail of a wheel on an old borax-hauling wagon train on display at the Harmony Borax Works in California’s Death Valley National Park.

Detail of a wheel on an old borax-hauling wagon train on display at the Harmony Borax Works in California’s Death Valley National Park.

The Valley of Death

The alien-world-like salt flats at Death Valley National Park’s Badwater Basin—the lowest point in North America at 282 feet (86 meters) below sea level.

The alien-world-like salt flats at Death Valley National Park’s Badwater Basin—the lowest point in North America at 282 feet (86 meters) below sea level.

Wandering the Desert

Visitors walk the salt flats at Badwater Basin—the lowest point in North America—in California's Death Valley National Park.

Visitors walk the salt flats at Badwater Basin—the lowest point in North America—in California’s Death Valley National Park.

Not Mars

A reddish-brown landscape in California's Death Valley resembles a desolate view of Mars.

A reddish-brown landscape in California’s Death Valley resembles a desolate view of Mars.

Rough Ground

Halite salt crystals make up the landscape at Devil's Golf Course in California's Death Valley.

Halite salt crystals make up the landscape at Devil’s Golf Course in California’s Death Valley.

Badwater

The salt flats at Death Valley National Park's Badwater Basin—the lowest point in North America at 282 feet (86 meters) below sea level.

The salt flats at Death Valley National Park’s Badwater Basin—the lowest point in North America at 282 feet (86 meters) below sea level.

The Old Wagon in the Desert

Old wagons for hauling borax on display at the Harmony Borax Works in Death Valley National Park, California.

Old wagons for hauling borax on display at the Harmony Borax Works in Death Valley National Park, California.

In the Desert

Mountains rise in the distance of Death Valley National Park's desert landscape.

Mountains rise in the distance of Death Valley National Park‘s desert landscape.

The Barren Land

Large halite salt formations make up the rugged landscape of Death Valley National Park's Devil's Golf Course.

Large halite salt formations make up the rugged landscape of Death Valley National Park’s Devil’s Golf Course.

Wagon Wheels in the Desert

Wheels on old wagons for hauling borax on display at the old Harmony Borax Works in Death Valley National Park, California.

Wheels on old wagons for hauling borax on display at the old Harmony Borax Works in Death Valley National Park, California.

The Desert Fence

A fence winds into the distance in Death Valley National Park, California.

A fence winds into the distance in Death Valley National Park, California.

Walking the Salt Flats at the Foot of the Mountain

Visitors to Death Valley National Park's Badwater Basin—the lowest point in North America (282 ft or 86 m below sea level)—are dwarfed by the rocky face of an adjacent mountain.

Visitors to Death Valley National Park’s Badwater Basin—the lowest point in North America (282 ft or 86 m below sea level)—are dwarfed by the rocky face of an adjacent mountain.

The Devil’s Golf Course

The rugged landscape of California's Death Valley National Park's "Devil's Golf Course"; a large salt pan covered in large halite salt crystals deposited upon the evaporation of the prehistoric Lake Manly.
The rugged landscape of California’s Death Valley National Park’s “
Devil’s Golf Course“; a large salt pan covered in large halite salt crystals deposited upon the evaporation of the prehistoric Lake Manly.

Desert Scrub

Weathered brush bakes under the desert sun at Death Valley, California.

Weathered brush bakes under the desert sun at Death Valley, California.

The Mountains on the Horizon

Mountains rise from the floor of the desert at Death Valley National Park, California.

Mountains rise from the floor of the desert at Death Valley National Park, California.

The Mountains at the Edge of the Valley

Mountains frame the desert landscape of Death Valley National Park, California.

Mountains frame the desert landscape of Death Valley National Park, California.