Death Valley National Park is the largest National Park in the lower 48 states, sprawling across over 3.3 million acres. While summer temps can reach up to 120 degrees, it’s the perfect spot to take a trip from fall to spring. From those daring to backpack through the desert, to those more comfortable with a spa weekend, visitors can enjoy an array of experiences at Death Valley National Park.
First-time hikers or avid National Park lovers may opt to join a well-trained guide from The Death Valley Institute (DVI), the educational arm of the Death Valley Natural History Association (DVNHA). Just choose your adventure: hikes, geology programs, photography, private tours, and summer online programing are provided by our highly-trained staff.
One notable stop is Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, an oasis in the Mojave Desert unlike almost anywhere in the world. Gin-clear water flows from a deep-water carbonate aquifer. The last time this water saw sunlight, it was likely sliding off of a mammoth’s back. Plants and animals you won’t find anywhere else thrive here, including the Armargosa Pupfish and the legendary Devils Hole Pupfish.
DVNHA has been the official non-profit partner of Death Valley National Park since 1954 and with Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge for almost 20 years. Since its inception, DVNHA has supported partners with more than $8 million in goods and services including support for education programs, restoration, historical and scientific research, internships, and night sky programming support. The association continually searches for innovative ways to help partners.
To learn more, make a donation or sign up for a DVI program, check out www.dvnha.org.
