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Land Adventures · Furnace Creek, California

Twenty Mule Team Canyon: Badlands, Borax, and the Art of Desert Light

A compact slice of Death Valley’s badlands, Twenty Mule Team Canyon is a two‑mile scenic loop of layered mudstone and painterly clay. It’s short on mileage but long on geological biography—and it’s best experienced with a camera, early light, and plenty of water.

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Land Adventures · Furnace Creek, California

At the Edge of Time: Sunset, Stars and the Badlands of Zabriskie Point

Zabriskie Point is Death Valley’s classroom for geologic time—badlands, volcanic ash, and desert light that shift from gold to garnet at sunset. Whether you come on a small-group tour from Las Vegas or overnight at Furnace Creek, here’s how to make the most of a visit that pairs dramatic views with world-class stargazing.

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