Death Valley National Park is a vast, rugged desert landscape located in eastern California and western Nevada. Known for its extreme climate, unique geological formations, and stunning desert scenery, it is the hottest, driest, and lowest national park in the U.S.
Size: About 3.4 million acres, making it the largest national park in the contiguous U.S.
Hottest Temperature: Holds the record for the highest air temperature ever recorded on Earth – 134°F (56.7°C) on July 10, 1913.
Lowest Elevation: Badwater Basin at 282 feet (86 meters) below sea level, the lowest point in North America.
Driest Place in North America: Receives less than 2 inches (5 cm) of rainfall per year.