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Death Valley California / Nevada Visitor Guide 2010 National Park Death Valley California / Nevada Visitor Guide 2010 Zabriskie Point Recovery Act Benefits Death Valley America’s National Parks are receiv- my, private contractors have been Locations for these improvements accurate information at visitor use ing a face lift thanks primarily to hired to complete most of these include park maintenance facili- areas throughout the park. two funding programs, the Ameri- projects. To begin, a new parking ties and the Furnace Creek Visitor • Furnace Creek Visitor Center: can Recovery & Reinvestment Act area has been constructed accessing Center. Perhaps the most important change and the Federal Lands Recreation the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes near • Facilities: Rehabilitation proj- for visitors will be a major rehabili- Enhancement Act. Signed into law Stovepipe Wells and extensive im- ects for park campground facilities tation of the Furnace Creek Visitor by President Obama in February provements were made at the Texas include the installation of cleaning Center and auditorium. Museum 2009, the “Recovery Act”, provides Spring Campground. stations and replacement roofs on exhibits will be upgraded and im- $750 million to the NPS and will Here are some of the upcoming restrooms. Scotty’s Castle will see provements made to the auditorium fund 800 projects throughout the projects visitors will see: construction of new restrooms as where visitors will view a new park system of nearly 400 National Park Roads: Improvements will be well as rehabilitation of the historic film and attend evening ranger System sites. The Recreation En- • made to almost all roads in the cookhouse. The orientation kiosk at programs. hancement Act is funded by 80% of park. This construction will be ongo- Ryan’s Junction will be replaced and We are asking all visitors to please every dollar collected as entrance ing and some short delays may be a new parking lot, orientation kiosk “excuse the mess” as we work to and camping fees in federal recre- expected along these routes until and visitor use area is planned for complete these stimulus projects. It ation areas such as national parks. completion. Father Crowley Point. is our hope that the improvements Death Valley, the largest park in the Solar Energy: The park will be • Wayside Exhibits: A large num- will provide everyone with a safer lower 48 states, will see a variety of • installing photovoltaic equipment ber of interpretive signs will be and more enjoyable visit to Death projects take shape during the next in several areas to make use of the replaced and new ones created to Valley. few years. To stimulate the econo- sun’s energy to produce electricity. provide visitors with interesting and What’s Inside? Junior Rangers Park Information ..................... page 2 Want to have fun while exploring after reciting the Junior Ranger Death Valley? You can become pledge, you will receive your a Junior Ranger with the Junior Junior Ranger Badge. Abandoned Mines .................. page 3 Ranger booklet that can be picked Why not join a Park Ranger for up at any Death Valley National a Junior Ranger Program and Park Map ................................. pages 4/5 Park Visitor Center. Just complete receive a certificate? During the the right number of activities for fall, winter or spring, stop by a What To See ............................ page 6 your age and get your booklet Visitor Center at Furnace Creek or signed by a Park Ranger. Upon Scotty’s Castle to check on times completion of your booklet and Walks & Hikes ......................... page 7 and locations. One you have become a Junior Ranger you can purchase a special Visitor Services ......................... page 8 Junior Ranger Patch for a small fee at any park visitor center. What a great way to explore Death Valley! Park Information Help Protect Your National Park Please remember and obey the fol- • Hunting and use of firearms in lowing regulations during your stay: the park is illegal. Firearms may be • Collecting or disturbing any transported and carried in accor- animal, plant, rock or any other dance to state law. natural, historical or archeological • Keep pets confined or leashed. feature is prohibited. Pets are allowed only in developed • All vehicles must remain on areas and along paved or dirt roads. established roads. This includes mo- • Camping is limited to developed torcycles, bicycles, and four-wheel campgrounds and some backcoun- drive vehicles. All motorized vehicles try areas. For details on backcoun- and their drivers must be properly try camping and to obtain a free licensed. Vehicles with off-road reg- permit, stop at the Furnace Creek istration “green stickers” may not Visitor Center or any ranger station. be operated in the park. • Campfires are allowed in firep- • Do not feed or disturb wildlife, its provided in developed camp- including coyotes, roadrunners & ra- grounds. They are prohibited else- vens. When wild animals are fed by where in the park. Gathering wood humans they tend to depend upon is unlawful. this unhealthy food source rather Please do not litter. than forage for their natural diet. • Staying Safe & Sound Water: Drink at least one gallon • Mine Hazards: Do not enter mine (4 liters) of water per day to replace tunnels or shafts. Mines may be un- Patterns on the salt flats of Badwater Basin. loss from perspiration. Carry plenty stable, have hidden shafts, pockets of extra drinking water in your car. of bad air and poisonous gas. • Heat & Dehydration: If you feel • In Case of Emergency: Dial 911 dizzy, nauseous or a headache, get from any telephone or cell phone. Temperatures out of the sun immediately and Cell phones may not work in many drink plenty of water. Dampen parts of the park, do not depend on Average Max Average Min clothing to lower your body tem- them. January 65°F / 18°C 39°F / 4°C perature. Heat and dehydration can February 72°F / 22°C 46°F / 8°C kill. Hiking: Do not hike in the low March 80°F / 27°C 53°F / 12°C • Survive the Drive elevations when temperatures are The main cause of death in Death April 90°F / 32°C 62°F / 17°C hot. The mountains are cooler in Valley is single-car accidents. May 99°F / 37°C 71°F / 22°C summer, but can have snow and ice Follow the speed limit to help June 109°F / 43°C 80°F / 27°C in winter. • negotiate the narrow roads, sharp Summer Driving: Stay on paved July 115°F / 46°C 88°F / 31°C • curves and unexpected dips. roads in summer. If your car breaks August 113°F / 45°C 85°F / 29°C down, stay with it until help comes. • Avoid speeding out of control on September 106°F / 41°C 75°F / 24°C Be prepared; carry plenty of extra steep downhill grades by shifting to a lower gear and gently pressing on October 92°F / 33°C 62°F / 16°C water. the brakes. November 76°F / 24°C 48°F / 9°C • Flash Floods: Avoid canyons dur- ing rain storms and be prepared to • Don’t block traffic. Pull off the December 65°F / 19°C 39°F / 4°C move to higher ground. While driv- pavement if you want to stop to ing, be alert for water running in enjoy the scenery. • Record High: 134°F / 57°C July 1913 washes and across road dips. • Wear a seatbelt and make sure it • Record Low: 15°F / -9°C January 1913 • Dangerous Animals: Never place is adjusted to fit snugly. The official weather station is at Furnace Creek. your hands or feet where you can- • Unpaved roads are subject to not see first. Rattlesnakes, scorpi- washouts. Check for conditions be- The narrows of Titus Canyon are not the place ons or black widow spiders may be fore traveling these routes. to be during a flash flood! sheltered there. Useful Books & Maps The Death Valley Natural History Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing visitors to Death Val- ley National Park with a quality educational experience. These suggested offerings from our publications were chosen to help you plan your visit and make the most of the time you spend in Death Valley. Prices may change without notice. ► Death Valley National Park: ► Hiking Death Valley: A Guide ► Death Valley National Park An Interpretive History (Cornett) to its Natural Wonders and Mining Guide Map (Automobile Club of Filled with historic and professional Past (Digonnet) A comprehensive Southern California) A detailed map photos, this guide provides a color- guidebook providing 280 hiking/driv- including points of interest, lodging ful introduction to this magnificent ing destinations ranging from easy day and restaurants, campgrounds and park and its history. Includes visitor hikes to multiple-day treks. 542 pages. services with descriptions. $4.95 tips, over-view map and park facts. 48 $19.95 ► Death Valley National Park Map pages. $7.95 ► Death Valley SUV Trails (Trails Illustrated-National Geograph- ► Best Easy Day Hikes: Death Val- (Mitchell) This is a four-wheeler’s ic Maps) Waterproof, tearproof, 100% P.O. Box 188 ley (Cunningham & Burke) Includes guide to 46 interesting back road plastic topographic map. Included Death Valley, CA 92328 concise descriptions and simple maps excursions in the greater Death Valley backcountry road descriptions, trails/ of 23 short, easy-to-follow routes Region.314 pages. $19.95 routes, and safety tips. $9.95 1-800-478-8564 within the park. 120 pages. $6.95 www.dvnha.org 2 Death Valley Visitor Guide Abandoned Mines Death Valley Faces Consequences of its Mining History “The accounts of the abundance be unsafe. With an estimated 6,000 of gold in (California) are of such to 10,000 abandoned mines within extraordinary character as would our borders, Death Valley leads the scarcely command belief were they not list with many sites that pose serious corroborated by the authentic reports hazards to visitors.
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