Death Valley National Park has announced plans to open two additional campgrounds for the winter season. Texas Springs Campground will open on November 13, while Sunset Campground opened on November 3. Both campgrounds will remain open until the middle of April.
Death Valley National Park's campgrounds are opening on a staggered schedule this fall due to repairs needed at some and until seasonal staff can report for the winter.
The Recreational Aviation Foundation and the National Park Service recently renewed their agreement addressing maintenance on the three airstrips in Death Valley National Park. Volunteers will perform maintenance on public airstrips at Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, and Saline Valley.
Death Valley National Park will be hosting Scotty’s Castle Days this coming weekend. Everyone is invited to attend this free two-day event at the park's Furnace Creek Visitor Center. The event will feature Virtual Reality Tours of Scotty’s Castle and will include ranger programs and children’s activities.
A violent storm that roared through Death Valley National Park brought high winds that tore the roof off of an historic building, blew out the windows on four vehicles, and left a palm tree ablaze at the Inn at Death Valley (historically called Furnace Creek) after a lightning strike.
The National Park Service is considering right-of-way permit requests for existing and proposed infrastructure on Rogers Peak in Death Valley National Park.