How To Make the Most of 1 Day in Death Valley National Park | Full-time RV Family

We knew we would only have one day to see Death Valley National Park, so we mapped out our visit ahead of time to be able to experience as many of the popular features as we could, while driving as little as possible. Follow along to see our route and the things we saw along the way.

Chapters
Intro - 00:00
Visitor's Center - 00:23
Badwater Basin - 1:38
Natural Bridge - 5:05
Artist's Drive - 6:44
Artist's Palette - 7:43
Golden Canyon - 9:12
Mosaic Canyon - 9:53
Mesquite Flats Sand Dunes - 10:49
Junior Ranger Badges - 12:07
Zabriskie Point - 12:25
Dark Sky - 13:11
Outro - 13:34

[nevadaxtube]

The Golden Rule of the national parks is "Leave no trace!" It means that you should leave a place as pristine as you found it. No one should know you were there because you didn't alter the landscape in any way. Apparently, the visitors at Badwater Basin did not understand as they built piles of salt blocks. It takes all of us to preserve our national parks.

[ourrvsunsets]

It's crazy how a place that is so inhospitable can be so beautiful! Great highlight of Death Valley!

[markreynolds]

Awesome family and video.
Loved it.
Thanks

[Leila-cuue]

I like this video! We’re new to Las Vegas and I’m copying your itinerary for tomorrow!

[sheldonalan]

Very helpful indeed, especially as we're also thinking of going out there in late March! Your family is beautiful and your boys look like great travelers and friends too, and all of you have such bright smiles as you take in such amazing parts of nature! Great video--and now to check out some of your others too!

[ericapedroza]

I enjoyed how detailed this was! Thank you 😊

[cathygraham]

Just got home from Death Valley. One of our favorite things was Devils Golf Course right of the road in Badwater. There was water which was really interesting and cool. Also Dante's View is amazing - with views of the entire Badwater area at 5500' elevation it lots cooler temps! We LOVED Death Valley.

[CrabbyOldLady]

4) Final notes. The Visitor Center in Furnace Creek has lists of suggested activities depending on how much time you have. If you have half a day, they suggest a list for that. For a full day, another list. For two full days, an excellent longer list. I like to stay overnight in Stovepipe Wells (I've visited a few dozen times). The rooms are very primitive, but clean. Then, you can get up before sunrise and head straight over to the Mesquite Dunes. The breezes overnight will have blown away all the footprints of the visitors, and you will get outstanding photos of the dunes at sunrise, in their most pristine state. And as you said, Zabriskie Point is a great photo spot at either sunrise or sunset.

[johntacapan]

Thank you so much for sharing your first-hand experience. We're planning to head out to DVNP this long weekend, but since we're from LA, we'll stay at Ridgecrest and spend 2N and 2D there. You have an amazing family. You're a great role model to other young parents and families. God bless you and protect you in all your healthy adventures. Once again, thank you so very much.

[TimeTravelExplorer]

Hello from the future 💖 this is a great video! We’re still watching it in 2049 by the way!

[emma]

Very cool trip and very nice family pictures! Thank you for sharing it to us! You covered many of interested points within a day! I had 2-night 3 days there and know it is not easy at all to go from one place to another there (long, long drive on the unpaved roads). I love Devil Golf Course and Dante View) so hopefully your family can go back for these 2 places another time. Have fun!😊

[peiyuhuang]

Great video! Beautiful family!Thanks for the info.

[UnclassicRoadTrip-hjpv]

Great video. Greetings from a HUGE DEATH VALLEY fan. When we first went there, I thought we would spend 6 -8 hours just driving around and through.We have been back to this incredible NATIONAL Park 19 more times since 2007. Love your videos and appreciate your hard work. I started my own travel channel in January and look forward to hitting 1000 subs and the 4000 watch hours. I love the challenge and especially enjoy sharing this gorgeous country with as many people as I can. I have gobs of information and experience because I’ve traveled this country fulltime for over 30 years and been to over 250 national parks. Safe travels to you and yours. Edit on!

[teslatim]

I went through there in April last year. It really is a great place to visit! Thanks for uploading your visit :)

[annemarks]

This was really pretty good. Professional. Your kids are cute. Enjoy them. Stay well. Keep hiking

[ThinkGodify]

Thank You! Will visit in September. Very impressive photos, there’s a pro in the group 😊 🙏 my Canon Rebel is salivating from your work.

[kidilantraveler]

Very informative, really enjoyed your video❤

[selenanieto]

Great informative video! Thank you for making it!

[omarcruzdlt]

That definitely looks like a fun place to go to. I’m from the state of Maryland and I’m going to visit Death Valley in April. And I’m very excited to go there. Thanks for sharing your adventure ❤

[CrabbyOldLady]

Furnace Creek is not the only place in the park to fill up your gas tank. It's one of two. Stovepipe Wells is the other, and the gas is cheaper there.