Death Valley National Park News
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Two vehicle fires extinguished by bystanders
May 30, 2025 | 8:56 pm
Two separate vehicle fires occurred in Death Valley National Park in late May 2025, both of which were extinguished by quick-thinking bystanders using available tools.
Death Valley National Park encourages visitors to avoid traveling by motorcycle this summer
May 23, 2025 | 12:58 pm
Death Valley National Park is urging motorcycle riders to think twice before traveling by bike during the hottest months of the year.
Fatal semi-truck crash in Death Valley National Park
May 21, 2025 | 5:37 pm
A tractor trailer crash on May 20, 2025 left the driver deceased, damaged a historic structure, and closed CA-190 for 22 hours.
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.