Land of Sun, Fun and Death Valley California is a beautiful state with so much to offer. Our small section on Death Valley does not even begin to scratch the surface of California's wonderful culture and beauty. However, Death Valley, which lies deep in the Mojave Desert is a fascinating place which should not be missed.
Death Valley is the hottest place on earth.
A party of white settlers who had to cross through here in 1849 gave this hot, arid place its name after they lived to tell about their struggles through the valley without food or water. Rich and his mom live it up in Death Valley. Kelly wanders into the sand dunes wearing her desert camouflage. Death Valley is so much more than just dry desert. The valley is surrounded by a maize of colorful mountains.