{"id":12927,"date":"2017-04-05T08:00:24","date_gmt":"2017-04-05T07:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/?p=12927"},"modified":"2025-08-23T15:38:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T22:38:01","slug":"death-valley-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/death-valley-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"6 PHOTOGRAPHY STOPS ON A DEATH VALLEY ROAD TRIP"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tell someone you\u2019re traveling to Death Valley and you\u2019re bound to get arched eyebrows and questionable looks.<\/p>\n

\u201cDeath Valley \u2013 is that really a place people visit?\u201d some may say.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cIs Death Valley \u2026 safe?\u201d others may ask.<\/em><\/p>\n

Well, the straight answer is YES! Death Valley is the largest US National Park (outside of Alaska) with over 1,000 miles of dirt and paved roads ripe for exploration. But this 5,200-mile national park is so much more than just safe or a place to visit. It\u2019s home to some of the most unusual natural wonders in this country, including many that go unseen due to rugged terrain and extreme isolation.<\/p>\n

Death Valley is, without a doubt, a photographer\u2019s dream \u2013 and here are 6 must-see destinations to prove it!<\/p>\n

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1) Golden Canyon<\/h2>\n

The Golden Canyon hike<\/a> takes you out about two miles through dusty yellow rocks and otherworldly canyon walls until you reach a sheer, red-rock cliff called the Red Cathedral. You can continue hiking after you reach the cathedral, but the hike can get more intense after this point!<\/p>\n

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2) Badwater Basin Salt Flats<\/h2>\n

Like a scene straight from a desert horror flick, these crystallized salt flats<\/a> create a seemingly endless hexagonal pattern out into the horizon. This area is located at the lowest elevation in North America \u2013 282 feet below sea level \u2013 and covers nearly 200 square miles.<\/p>\n

I can only imagine how easy it\u2019d be to get lost through this maze of endless salt clusters (hence the desert horror flick).<\/p>\n

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3) Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes<\/h2>\n

The curved Mesquite Flat dunes<\/a> with rippled, golden sand trails may look like the Sahara Desert, but they\u2019re actually smack dab in the center of Death Valley. The dunes reach up to 100 feet, and are best viewed \u2013 as pretty much anything is \u2013 during sunrise or sunset. If time allows, go on a sunny day to get the contrasts that show the dunes\u2019 sharp features.<\/p>\n

\"DEATH4) Artist’s Drive<\/h2>\n

This 9-mile paved Artist’s drive<\/a> dazzles with a purple, teal, red, pink and yellow mountain mosaic. While the rocks turned these colors through oxidation of different metals, I\u2019ll stick with the fantasy side, and say this is most definitely Mother Nature\u2019s Ice Cream Shop.<\/p>\n

Related Post: <\/strong>5 Things To Know Before A Death Valley Roadtrip<\/a><\/div>\n
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5) Zabriskie Point<\/h2>\n

Sunrise chasers, suit up: Zabriskie Point<\/a> is the best spot in Death Valley. Photographers pour into this Death Valley overlook, which offers 360-views as the sun floods over a ripple of mountains and rocks. Bring your tripod, because this is an especially great place to capture timelapse footage.<\/p>\n

\"DEATH6) Death Valley At Night<\/h2>\n

Death Valley is the perfect place for stargazers! With an \u201cInternational Dark Sky Park\u201d certification<\/a>, aka a land possessing an exceptionally clear and high-quality view of stars, Death Valley is a world-famous location for practicing nighttime photography.<\/p>\n

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7) Titus Canyon<\/h2>\n

Not for the faint of heart (or those without 4WD), Titus Canyon<\/a> is one of the most beautiful drives you can take in Death Valley \u2013 but you have to work for it. This 27-mile, rough dirt road takes you through the Grapevine mountain range and into Titus Canyon, where you\u2019re actually driving between two canyon walls.<\/p>\n

Avoid rainy days because flash floods can get pretty intense, and dedicate at least two hours to this scenic, slightly terrifying drive. (Did I mention it\u2019s rough?)<\/p>\n

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Helpful Tips<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re planning to visit Death Valley, there are a few things you should know ahead of time:<\/p>\n