David Matusiak – American Traveler & Photographer – Images from the past 40 years
After Zabriskie Point, the next most captivating view of Death Valley is from up on the high observation point of Dantes View. The light sand colored area down in the valley is Badwater Basin (or a very dry Lake Manly). It was neat to hang out and watch the clouds move over the valley, taking… Continue reading Dantes View over Death Valley
This view of the Badwater Basin parking lot provides a sense of scale for just how high and steep the cliffs rise in the background. Midway through that steep rise is a sign that says “SEA LEVEL” so you can imagine where the ocean would be if it were to pass through this area. Once… Continue reading 282 Feet Below Sea Level
This is it! This is the place that most folks associate with Death Valley. Badwater Basin Salt Flats, the lowest point in North America, measured at 282 feet below sea level. It is quite the spectacular sight to behold, but you certainly do not want to visit in the Summertime. It gets upwards of 134… Continue reading Badwater Basin Death Valley