100 feet below sea level

I didn't expect Death Valley to be as impressive as it was. I figured it would be just a desert wasteland, but boy was I wrong! Between sand dunes, salt flats and painted mountains, it's safe to say I was blown away by Death Valley's beauty. I watched sand storms over the dunes, and saw flowers blooming in one of the world's driest places. While I wouldn't recommend you visit in the summer heat, spring in Death Valley is something you should't miss!

Crossing the Mesquite Dunes

Crossing the Mesquite Dunes

Sunset at Zabriskie Point

Sunset at Zabriskie Point

Watching the sunrise over salt flats near Furnace Creek

Watching the sunrise over salt flats near Furnace Creek

Looking out at the badlands of Death Valley

Looking out at the badlands of Death Valley

Gorgeous, painted hills along the Golden Canyon Trail

Gorgeous, painted hills along the Golden Canyon Trail

Dancing in the desert storm

Dancing in the desert storm

Sunset on the Mesquite Dunes

Sunset on the Mesquite Dunes

Hiking along the Golden Canyon Trail

Hiking along the Golden Canyon Trail

Long roads into the desert

Long roads into the desert

Not pictured- high speed winds pelting my legs with sand

Not pictured- high speed winds pelting my legs with sand

Sand storms in the valley

Sand storms in the valley