A photo taken from the highest point in the Mesquite sand Dunes looking out at the vastness of sand.

These are my favorite places (and photos) to visit in Death Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park can get a lot of flack for being brown and dusty. But there’s a lot to see in the National Park that puts it up with the behemoths in terms of photography potential. So, while Yosemite may be more diverse, for instance, Death Valley still packs an incredible punch on the photo side.

Here are some of my favorite shots from inside the park!

See my Death Valley NP Guide

Badwater Basin

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Badwater Basin

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Mesquite Sand Dunes

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Mesquite Sand Dunes

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Mesquite Sand Dunes

A photo of the Mesquite Sand Dunes in Death Valley National Park. Photo taken from the road.
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Zabriskie Point

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Golden Canyon

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Ubehebe Crater

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Ubehebe Crater

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Artist Pallete

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Visiting Channel Islands National Park

channel islands kayak adventure
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How to camp and plan a trip

Traveling Alaska in a Camper Van

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Learn how to do it

My Favorite Glacier Photos

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See Glacier NP

What to see in east Iceland

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My full guide inside

Sunset hikes in Sedona

A photo of Cathedral Rock in the background and then a blurry cacti in the foreground.
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My guide to the best sunset hikes in Sedona

Top Washington Fire Lookouts to Visit

Tolmie Peak Lookout at Mt. Rainier National Park just before darkness.
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See these Fire Lookouts here

Other Top Hikes in Washington: Lake Ingalls, Wing Lake, The Enchantments, Chain Lakes Loop, Yellow Aster Butte, Park Butte Lookout, Maple Pass