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The colors of various wildflower species color the hills of the Temblor Range, the mountain range that is pushed up on the east side of the San Andreas Fault, at Carrizo Plain National Monument
What is a super bloom – and how can you see one responsibly?

By Julia Clarke Published

Though southwestern deserts may appear to be barren places, they are in fact teeming with life

Nature & Wildlife
A telephoto close-up digital image of a Texas brown tarantula with its shadow on the asphalt road in Big Bend National Park
Jaywalking tarantula causes motor accident in Death Valley

By Dave Golder Published

Motorcyclist hospitalized after crashing into a van that was swerving to avoid a tarantula

Wildlife Encounters
Sailing stones in Death Valley
“It’s pretty rare to see!” – Death Valley National Park looks a little different following devastating floods

By Julia Clarke Published

The famous National Park partially reopened Sunday after longest closure in history

National Parks & Monuments
Landscape at Death Valley National Park, USA
Car stuck in Death Valley salt flat for three weeks after driver follows GPS off-road

By Cat Ellis Published

Two men were issued a mandatory court appearance

National Parks & Monuments
Heat warning sign at Death Valley National Park
Hiker dies at Death Valley trailhead as temperatures soar

By Cat Ellis Published

The man's cause of death is unknown, but Park Rangers suspect the extreme heat was a factor

Hiking
Landscape at Death Valley National Park, USA
Climber dies at National Park after extending rope with a piece of webbing

By Cat Ellis Published

The National Park Service says the man tried to lengthen a rope that was too short, which led to a fatal accident

Climbing & Mountaineering
Cars stranded in flood at Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park completely closed after torrential flood

By Cat Ellis Published

Flash floods at the park over the weekend left over 1,000 visitors and members of staff stranded

National Parks & Monuments
A man standing on a cliff edge overlooking Yosemite Valley
The best National Parks in California: wild adventures on sea and land

By Julia Clarke Last updated

In the best National Parks in California, you’ll discover lush groves of giant sequoia trees, rich marine biodiversity and stark desert landscapes

National Parks & Monuments
Sailing stones in Death Valley
Best hikes in Death Valley National Park

By Julia Clarke Published

The best hikes in Death Valley National Park span volcanic fields, multi-colored rock canyons, sand dunes the size of mountains and deep, salt-covered basins

Routes
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