Death Valley's car concerns aren't just relegated to smoking brakes, either. Vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death inside the park, said Superintendent Mike Reynolds, commenting after a ...

Numerous states could see heat index values higher than those expected in Death Valley on Thursday, according to the NWS.

Park rangers initially thought the basin would dry up by the end of February. An ancient lake that reemerged at Death Valley National Park last year will remain for longer than initially expected ...

Death Valley National Park officials warn of extreme summer heat and urge caution, especially for motorcyclists. Temperatures can exceed 130 degrees, posing significant risks of heat-related ...

With a massive surface area of 3.4 million acres, maintaining the safety of Death Valley National Park remains a top priority for the NPS. Visitors will need to do their part throughout the summer.

The National Park notes that the Death Valley normally gets 2 inches of rain per year, but in the past six months, it received 4.9 inches. Most of it came from two events: ...

Death Valley National Park extends from eastern California to Nevada and is about a 2.5-hour drive from Las Vegas. The area is often known as the hottest place in North America, ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — For decades, the enigmatic “sailing stones” of Racetrack Playa in Death Valley National Park have captivated scientists and visitors alike. There are large rocks ...

In July 2024, authorities investigated after a motorcycle rider died of heat exposure at Death Valley National Park as temperatures broke a record high in the region, USA Today reported.