In this month’s issue of Traveler magazine we unveil a red-white-and-blue version of our October 1999 50 Places of a Lifetime concept with an issue devoted to America’s 50 must-see places. Death Valley made our Wild Places list. Here, we present the best links on planning every leg of your trip there—online.
Basics
Getting There
National Parks Service
Information on driving directions and current road conditions in the California desert
Area Parks
Airport and flight information—plus, links to get information on local rental car agencies
Making Telephone Calls
America’s Information Directory
A direct link to the telephone area code for Death Valley
Determining Time Difference
U.S. Time
The current time and date in the Pacific Standard time zone
Checking Weather Forecasts
Weather—Yahoo!
The current weather conditions in Death Valley—plus, a five-day outlook
The Weather Channel
The current weather conditions in Death Valley—plus, a ten-day forecast
Essentials
Where to Eat
Area Parks
An index with information on local places to eat, organized by location
Where to Stay
National Parks Service
Detailed information to help you find area lodging
National Parks Service
Detailed information on local campgrounds—plus, links to reserve campground space online
USA-Lodging
Information on Death Valley hotels—plus, links to book reservations online
Area Parks
Inforamtion on accommodations, organized by town—plus, links to book reservations online
How to Get Around
National Parks Service
How to navigate the park by car or foot, even if you’re a handicapped traveler
National Parks Service
Information on backcountry roads and hikes, including maps and useful tips
Things to Do
Attractions
Death Valley National Park—National Park Service
The National Parks Services’ take on local attractions
Best of Death Valley
Picks by local experts of the best attractions in Death Valley
Recreational Activities
Death Valley Chamber of Commerce
Suggested activities for the visitor, with useful resources such as a monthly calendar of events
Desert USA
An overview of land tours, hikes, backpacking trips, and more
Media
Books
Rough Guides
Rough Guides’ take on travel to the Death Valley region
The Bakersfield Californian
Local and international news articles from Bakersfield’s daily paper
Travel Resources
Trip Planning Tools
Great Outdoor Recreation Pages
An overview of the park, including recommendations of not-to-miss sights
Packing Tips
Area Parks
A suggested packing list
Travel Guides
For More Information
National Parks Service
An overview of the park, including details on Death Valley’s history, geography, and culture
American West
A brief guide to the history of Death Valley
American Southwest
Illustrated descriptions of sights and attractions within the park
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