Death Valley National Park News
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High-elevation roads reopen after historic August 2023 flood
April 25, 2025 | 11:24 am
Death Valley National Park and Federal Highway Administration have reopened Emigrant Canyon Road, a key high-elevation route that is a popular access point for cooler summer recreation. The road suffered heavy damage following a severe flash flood in August 2023. Temporary fixes allowed it to reopen after a few months but left it vulnerable to wear and tear and further flooding.
Recent earthquakes threaten Devils Hole pupfish, but conservation efforts offer hope
April 15, 2025 | 2:04 pm
Following a sudden population decline caused by two recent earthquakes, one of the world’s rarest fish – the Devils Hole pupfish – is on the path to recovery, according to a multi-agency team of biologists.
Park Rangers Rescue Man in Steep Gully
January 19, 2025 | 11:29 am
Park rangers successfully rescued a stranded hiker from a steep and unstable gully in Death Valley National Park on January 15, following a challenging evening operation.
NPS Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Individuals Responsible for Damage to Eureka Dunes Plants
January 13, 2025 | 9:37 am
The National Park Service (NPS) seeks help identifying the person or people who illegally drove on Eureka Dunes in late December or early January. The vehicles caused significant damage to rare plants that are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Start Planning Your 2025 Trip to Death Valley National Park
January 7, 2025 | 11:53 am
As 2025 begins, consider planning a visit to Death Valley National Park. Fee free days and good star-gazing periods can all be ideal times to plan a visit to the 5,000-square-mile desert park.
Firefighters Respond to Trailer Fire on CA-190
December 30, 2024 | 3:58 pm
National Park Service (NPS) and Beatty firefighters successfully extinguished a trailer fire in Death Valley National Park on December 29, 2024.
Leaning Towers Straightened in Saline Valley
December 30, 2024 | 9:11 am
Preservation specialists from the National Park Service are working to protect three historic wooden towers in Saline Valley. Additional work is planned for Tower #1, which was toppled in April 2024.
Emigrant Canyon Road to Close for Repairs
December 27, 2024 | 2:59 pm
Emigrant Canyon Road will close starting January 6 for road repairs. There will be no road access to Wildrose until early March 2025.
Northern California earthquake shakes water in Devils Hole
December 5, 2024 | 5:44 pm
Devils Hole in was shaken by an earthquake that happened 500 miles away. This impacted the only habitat of an endangered species of fish.
Truck hauling chickpeas catches on fire
November 29, 2024 | 4:41 pm
A tractor-trailer carrying 44,000 pounds of dried chickpeas burned up in Death Valley National Park on November 21, 2024.