Death Valley National Park by Ada Piro

Death Valley National Park has more than 3.3 million acres of spectacular desert scenery, interesting and rare desert wildlife, complex geology, undisturbed wilderness, and sites of historical and cultural interest. Bounded on the west by 11,049 foot Telescope Peak and on the east by 5,475 foot Dante's View, Badwater is the lowest point (-282 feet) in the western hemisphere.

DESIGNATIONS: National Park - October 31, 1994; Wilderness (95% of park) - October 31, 1994;
Biosphere Reserve - 1984; National Monument - February 11, 1933