Hikers who start together need to stick together – that's the main takeaway from a recent rescue mission in Death Valley National Park, which saw one hiker cliffed out in a steep and unstable gully.

The National Park Service also provides a map of backcountry roads and camping in the park. Frequent visitors may want to ...

A world of extremes, Death Valley is the nation's driest, hottest and lowest place, but also features mountains over 11,000 feet high that experience below-zero weather and snow, as well as colorful ...