Death Valley National Park
has more than 3.3 million acres of spectacular desert
scenery, interesting and rare desert wildlife, complex
geology, undisturbed wilderness, and sites of historical
and cultural interest. Bounded on the west by 11,049
foot Telescope Peak and on the east by 5,475 foot
Dante's View, Badwater is the lowest point (-282 feet)
in the western hemisphere.
DESIGNATIONS:
National Park - October 31, 1994; Wilderness (95% of
park) - October 31, 1994;
Biosphere Reserve - 1984; National Monument - February
11, 1933 |