With a surface area of 24,221,490km² (9,351,969 square miles), between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean and to the north of South America. North America’s highest point is Alaska’s Mount McKinley, which rises to 6,194m (20,320 ft) above sea level. There are also seven smaller nations at its southern extreme (collectively known as Central America), around two dozen island nations and territories of various sizes in the Caribbean, and one isolated French territory off the Canadian Atlantic coast.
Uniquely California
It’s usually considered a winter park, but it is possible to visit Death Valley all year long. Spring is actually a fantastic time to visit as the days are warm and sunny, while the wildflowers are in bloom. The impressive flowers peak in late March to early April.
Autumn is another great option as temperatures are warm but not too hot, and camping season begins.
Winter days are cool and nights are chilly at Death Valley. Snow caps the high peaks so it is a particularly beautiful time to visit. Peak winter visitation periods include Christmas to New Year’s, Martin Luther King Day weekend in January, and Presidents’ Day weekend in February.
Summer starts early in the park. Keep in mind that by May the valley is typically too hot for most visitors, so may tour the park by car.
