Moon Death Valley National Park - (Moon National Parks Travel Guide) 4th Edition by Jenna Blough & Moon Travel Guides (Paperback)

About the Book

"With sculpted sand dunes, crusted salt flats, and polished marble canyons, Death Valley is as close as you can get to setting foot on another planet"--

Book Synopsis

Trek across salt flats, scale towering rocks, and explore the marble canyons of this otherworldly landscape with Moon Death Valley National Park. Inside you'll find:

• Flexible Itineraries: Easy-to-follow itineraries for seeing the best of Death Valley in one day or one week, plus lists of the best scenic drives, desert oases, stargazing spots, and more
• The Best Hikes in Death Valley: Detailed trail descriptions, mileage and elevation gains, and backpacking options
• Experience the Outdoors: Hike through forested trails to sweeping canyon views and discover abandoned mining camps, remote ghost towns, and hidden springs. Go four-wheeling in the backcountry and admire surreal salt flats, rock formations, and sculpted sand dunes, and find the best vistas for that perfect sunset photo-op
• How to Get There: Up-to-date information on gateway towns, park entrances, park fees, and tours
• Where to Stay: Spend the night in a nearby hotel, or sleep under the stars with campgrounds both inside and outside the park
• Planning Tips: When to go, what to pack, safety information, and how to avoid the crowds, with full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
• Expertise and Know-How: Explore the park with Death Valley expert Jenna Blough

Experience the best of Death Valley National Park with Moon.

Visiting more of North America's national parks? Try Moon Joshua Tree & Palm Springs. Trying to hit them all? Check out Moon USA National Parks.

About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell--and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.

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Review Quotes

"Far from narrow minded, each Moon travel guide gives itinerary options for a variety of travelers' budgets--from frugal to lavish. They make books catering to those who love the outdoors, those who have limited time, those staying exclusively in cities and those who've fully committed to living abroad. In all, they have hundreds of titles, ranging Bermuda to Budapest, that'll teach you to embrace a new culture."--Gear Patrol, "The Best Travel Guidebooks for Every Journey"

"Moon guides are perfect for the relaxed road tripper or outdoor explorer."--No Small Plan

"Moon handbooks are always a pleasure to read. The writing is crisp, the research impressive, and the recommendations practical and down to earth."--Chicago Tribune

"Moon handbooks are known for cannily combining logistical information with cultural background of a country or state."--Los Angeles Times

"Moon handbooks have become known as well-written and exceptionally informative guides."--The New York Times

"The books are more easily readable than other guides. The main attractions are also marked with a special icon and sidebars and boxes highlight special information, making the Moon handbooks one of the most user-friendly guides in terms of visual appeal and organization...the quality is uniformly excellent."--Transitions Abroad

About the Author

Jenna Blough grew up on the edge of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, where she was allowed to run wild, instilling a love of the outdoors early on. After her parents dragged her and her sister on a cross-country road trip of epic proportions (visiting American classics like Wall Drug in South Dakota, Mesa Verde in Colorado, and the Petrified Forest in Arizona) she developed an equal appreciation for Wild West roadside attractions, historic sites, and wilderness.

Jenna eventually found the California desert to be her geographic soul mate. Drawn by the austere beauty of Death Valley, she is fascinated by its cultural history, ghost towns, native sites, and the Mojave's shifting landscape.

Jenna received an undergraduate degree in cultural anthropology, an MA in English literature, and an MFA in writing. When she's not living out of a tent, Jenna resides in Los Angeles with her husband Ryan Jones. Visit her blog at www.whentheroadends.com.