24 hrs. In Death Valley National Park

With a terrain made famous by Star Wars movies, this US national park makes for a great visit.

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4 min readJul 25, 2024

Death Valley National Park Entrance ( Image Credit: Author)

In a state of great road trips, a short weekend trip to Death Valley is the thing to do, especially, in the cooler seasons. Out-of-the-world terrain, easy hikes, and accessibility from Los Angeles or Las Vegas make it more popular than it would seem from its barren terrain.

The mosaic like formations that give the canyon trail its name (Image Credit: Author)

Start on Friday Afternoon (2 to 6 PM)

Drive into Death Valley National Park from I-190 and stop at the Stovepipe Visitor Center to pick a map and get the latest trail information. Attempt the easy hike on the Mosaic Canyon trail that takes you through a narrow canyon lined with polished rocks and marbles. After the hike, make the 90-minute drive to the Ubehebe crater to see what a large volcanic crater looks like. Then, drive back to the Mesquite Dunes to catch the setting sun rays reflecting off the sand.

24 hrs. In Death Valley National Park

With a terrain made famous by Star Wars movies, this US national park makes for a great visit.

Start on Friday Afternoon (2 to 6 PM)

Written by Shades Of Words