A road trip through California’s Death Valley is really just like it is in the movies: driving miles upon miles through atmospheric and desolate landscape, only passing the odd Harley Davidson, and sign to helpfully tell you ‘no gas for next 100 miles’. The Eureka Valley sand dunes in the northwest of the park are spectacular and the hike up to the summit is well worth the effort for the amazing views! Stay at the nearby Stovepipe Wells Village and enjoy a cold beer on the porch while gazing over the dunes and desert as the setting sun turns everything red -magic.
On Hwy 190 between Panamint Springs and Furnace Creek.
www.stovepipewells.com/
www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm
Google map: bit.ly/eEnfG8
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