Death Valley National Park might not sound like the most pleasant place to visit, but contrary to what you might expect, it's a vibrant destination filled with plants and animals that have adapted to living in one of the driest, hottest places on Earth.There are plenty of hiking trails, but many of the top sights can be reached by car, including the salt flats of Badwater Basin and the colorful hills of Artists Drive. If you need to escape the heat, you can tour the underground tunnels of Scotty's Castle or watch the park film in the Visitor's Center.

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