Death Valley National Park News
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Northern California earthquake shakes water in Devils Hole
December 5, 2024 | 5:44 pm
Devils Hole in was shaken by an earthquake that happened 500 miles away. This impacted the only habitat of an endangered species of fish.
Truck hauling chickpeas catches on fire
November 29, 2024 | 4:41 pm
A tractor-trailer carrying 44,000 pounds of dried chickpeas burned up in Death Valley National Park on November 21, 2024.
Free Entrance to Death Valley National Park on Veteran's Day
November 7, 2024 | 12:00 am
In celebration of Veterans Day, Death Valley National Park will offer free entrance to all visitors on Monday, November 11.
New Chief Ranger in Death Valley National Park
September 27, 2024 | 10:48 am
Death Valley National Park welcomes a new Chief Ranger. Philip Johnson will lead the Visitor and Resource Protection program, which includes law enforcement, fee collection, emergency medical services, structure fire response, and search and rescue in the 3,400,000-acre park.
Eleven burros found dead near Owls Hole Spring in Death Valley National Park
September 11, 2024 | 2:49 pm
Eleven burros died in near Owls Hole Spring in Death Valley National Park. The cause of death is under investigation, but the National Park Service (NPS) suspects a harmful algae bloom was to blame.
Hottest Summer in Death Valley History
September 5, 2024 | 12:00 pm
Death Valley National Park experienced the hottest meteorological summer (June-August) on record, with an average 24-hour temperature of 104.5°F (40.3°C). This surpasses the previous record of 104.2°F (40.1°C), set in 2021 and 2018.
Salt Creek Boardwalk environmental review complete
August 16, 2024 | 7:12 pm
The National Park Service completed the environmental review of plans to replace Salt Creek Boardwalk, which was destroyed by a flash flood.
Dehydrated hiker rescued from Panamint Butte
August 16, 2024 | 3:57 pm
A Death Valley National Park resort employee was rescued on August 13, 2024 after becoming severely dehydrated while hiking Panamint Butte.
Vehicle fire on CA-190
August 16, 2024 | 1:41 pm
A soft drink delivery truck burned to the ground on CA-190 near Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley National Park on August 15, 2024.
Vehicle fire in Panamint Valley
August 13, 2024 | 3:55 pm
A fire destroyed a travel trailer in Death Valley National Park on August 11, 2024.