Death Valley & Joshua Tree
Deserts of Extremes
The hottest, lowest place in America beside surreal Joshua-tree wilderness.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Death Valley & Joshua Tree.
Death Valley — lowest, hottest point in the US.
Salt flats, dunes, and painted badlands.
Joshua Tree's surreal trees and boulder piles.
World-class stargazing in dark skies.
Two unforgettable desert national parks.
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Two desert extremes within a few hours — Death Valley, the hottest, lowest, driest spot in America, with salt flats and painted hills; and Joshua Tree, a surreal garden of spiky trees and giant boulders. Both stun under dark, starry skies.
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Sicherheit
Safety Overview
Death Valley & Joshua Tree
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
If It’s Safe Travel… Travel Well.
Before You Travel
Five minutes of preparation means your whole group has emergency numbers, hospitals and your GPS location available offline — no WiFi needed when it matters most.
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