a family goes hiking in death valley which has the lowest elevation in North America. They start out a 200 feet above sea level before descending into the valley. They descend into the valley at a rate of 100 ft. every 30 minutes. After hiking for 3 hours, at what elevation are they?
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As the hottest, driest and lowest national park, Death Valley is a land of extremes. More than just a scorching desert, Death Valley offers park visitors a striking contrast of landscapes to explore -- from the snow that frosts the park’s towering peaks to the lush wildflower meadows and small oases that provide a reprieve from the heat to seemingly endless desert plains.
Established on October 24, 1994, Death Valley National Park is a beautiful but challenging landscape where unique wildlife have developed ingenious adaptations to the arid, harsh environment. Located in both California and Nevada, it’s the largest national park in the lower 48 states and has nearly 1,000 miles of roads that provide access to both popular and remote locations in the park. In celebration of the park’s anniversary, here are 12 things you might not have known about Death Valley!