last edited Sep 23, 2020
What to see and do in Death Valley
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Bishop
Located in the Sierra Nevada, this small town often serves as a base or stopover for nearby major natural sites like the White Mountains, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Death Valley, and Yosemite. Bishop is also world-renowned for its numerous climbing spots.
Located in the Sierra Nevada, this small town often serves as a base or stopover for nearby major natural sites like the White Mountains, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Death Valley, and Yosemite. Bishop is also world-renowned for its numerous climbing spots.
Mojave Desert
Arid and mountainous landscapes, caves, and dunes (the Kelso Dunes) to explore in the southeast of the state.
Arid and mountainous landscapes, caves, and dunes (the Kelso Dunes) to explore in the southeast of the state.
Las Vegas
Whether you love it or not, "The Entertainment Capital of the World"—as it's also known—is truly one-of-a-kind with its casinos and unique atmosphere. Though today’s Vegas has little in common with the city of the past, with events and certain sports competitions now playing an ever-growing role in its life.
Whether you love it or not, "The Entertainment Capital of the World"—as it's also known—is truly one-of-a-kind with its casinos and unique atmosphere. Though today’s Vegas has little in common with the city of the past, with events and certain sports competitions now playing an ever-growing role in its life.
Mount Whitney
One of the highest peaks in the United States (14,505 ft) and the tallest in California. It can be climbed.
One of the highest peaks in the United States (14,505 ft) and the tallest in California. It can be climbed.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Towering sequoias reaching dozens of meters high in a mountainous setting for these two "associated" parks.
Towering sequoias reaching dozens of meters high in a mountainous setting for these two "associated" parks.
Red Rock Canyon
This park offers beautiful landscapes, including red sandstone rock formations, as well as climbing and hiking opportunities—all just about twenty kilometers from Las Vegas.
This park offers beautiful landscapes, including red sandstone rock formations, as well as climbing and hiking opportunities—all just about twenty kilometers from Las Vegas.
Must-see & highly recommended
Las Vegas
★★★★ Whether you love it or not, "The Entertainment Capital of the World"—as it's also known—is truly one-of-a-kind with its casinos…
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
★★★★ Towering sequoias reaching dozens of meters high in a mountainous setting for these two "associated" parks.
Worth a look / Other
Mojave Desert
★★ Arid and mountainous landscapes, caves, and dunes (the Kelso Dunes) to explore in the southeast of the state.
Mount Whitney
★★ One of the highest peaks in the United States (14,505 ft) and the tallest in California. It can be climbed.
Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area
★★ This park offers beautiful landscapes, including red sandstone rock formations, as well as climbing and hiking opportunities—all just…
Bishop
★ Located in the Sierra Nevada, this small town often serves as a base or stopover for nearby major natural sites like the White Mountains…
White Mountains (California)
★ This is a popular area for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.