92: Exploring Death Valley National Park: Best Tips + Activities

Exploring the National Parks

Dirt In My Shoes

Science, Society & Culture:places & Travel, Nature, Places & Travel, Society & Culture

4.8 • 653 Ratings

🗓️ 2 October 2024

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

We have a confession: Death Valley wasn’t even close to the top of our travel bucket list. But once we arrived, we were blown away—it exceeded every expectation! In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we’re sharing everything you need to know about this underrated gem. If Death Valley isn't on your radar yet, we encourage you to bump it up because you’ll be shocked by how cool this park actually is! In this episode, we discuss: The special connection between Death Valley and Star Wars The best time of year to visit for an unforgettable experience How to see what Earth truly looks like at Death Valley Where to find the most breathtaking views in the park Our favorite hiking trails you can’t miss The one spot that should be at the top of your must-see list What you’ll find in the main hub of the park Hidden gems on the northern side of the valley What to know if you’re hunting for the famous “racetracks” of Death Valley Where to find the iconic Star Wars sand dunes We hope you enjoyed exploring this uniquely amazing park with us! We are determined to get you to visit this park because it truly is incredible. Don’t forget your task for this week! Head over to the Dirt In My Shoes Instagram or Facebook page and check out the Star Wars locations at Death Valley and tell us which you are most excited to see! For a full summary of this episode, links to things we mentioned, and free resources/deals to get your trip planning started, check out the full show notes here.

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0:00.0	I have this glimmer in my eye, apparently, that Ash can always tell when I'm being mischievous or something like that.
0:06.0	Yeah, he definitely has a look.
0:08.8	This is the Exploring the National Parks podcast with Dirt in My Shoes.
0:13.4	My name is Ash, and I'm a former park ranger and the founder of Dirt in My Shoes.
0:17.7	I think that the parks are best seen from the trail and I'm here to make
0:21.9	national park trip planning easy. And I'm John. I carry the kids on the trails, I tell stories,
0:27.8	and notice all the things that Ash doesn't care about much, like rocks. Join us as we show you around
0:34.3	America's spectacular national parks. We're sharing our favorite places, fun facts, adventures, and misadventures.
0:41.0	And we'll even throw in a little trip planning.
0:43.8	Let's start exploring.
0:48.7	I don't know about you, but I have a short list of national parks that I've never been excited to visit.
0:59.4	Oh, interesting.
1:00.7	I didn't know you had that list.
1:02.1	Yeah, you did.
1:03.2	I think you did.
1:04.6	There's some parks that I was just like, I'm good.
1:07.9	Okay.
1:08.2	Yes.
1:08.8	Do you know what I mean?
1:09.6	We have had conversations and like, what places should we go? And yeah, okay. Okay. Yes. Do you know what I mean? We have had conversations and like, what places should we go?
1:13.0	And yeah, okay.
1:14.6	Okay.
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