A gateway to over 3.3 million acres of spectacular scenery, expansive vistas, rare desert wildlife, and historical and cultural sites; this byway travels through sculpted hills and shifting sand dunes and even dips below sea level. Death Valley features the lowest point and the hottest place in North America.
Embark on a Journey Through the Extreme: Death Valley National Park
The Death Valley Scenic Byway (Route 190) offers a unique and unforgettable experience. Traverse the vast, otherworldly landscape of Death Valley National Park, a place of extremes with scorching temperatures, barren landscapes, and stunning geological formations.
Key Attractions Along the Byway:
Plan your adventure through Death Valley and experience the magic of this extraordinary place.
Death Valley conjures images of scorching heat and endless stretches of cracked earth, but in 2024 Death Valley is a new discovery, as Rain and Regional Snow packs over the past two years have transformed this wild scarred land into a must see experience in 2024. From The return of Lake Manly to the rain … Read more
DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – Caltrans and the National Park Service (NPS) announced that parts of State Route 190 (CA-190) and Death Valley National Park are tentatively scheduled to reopen on October 15. The only access into the park will be from the west via Lone Pine, CA. This reopening date depends on several factors, including … Read more
Joshua Tree national Park and Death Valley National Park Prepare for Flash Flood Dangers from Tropical Storm Hilary with Closures Joshua Tree National Park , Ca – August 19, 2023 – Due to Tropical Storm Hilary, Joshua Tree National Park today Closed the entire park until Monday August 21st and Death Valley National Park started … Read more
DEATH VALLEY, CA –Update as of 8/10/22 – State Route 190 is open to the western portion of Death Valley National Park. The road remains closed from the Trona/Wildrose Junction in Panamint Valley through Death Valley Junction. Additional areas are expected to open no earlier than August 19 as work to clear debris and repair … Read more
Arsenic, lead, zinc, and antimony in a national park? DEATH VALLEY, CA – The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public feedback on a proposal to remove contaminated soils from Gold Hill Mill in Death Valley National Park. The mercury amalgamation mill was in use from the 1930s through the 1950s in Warm Springs Canyon in … Read more
