How To Make the Most of 1 Day in Death Valley National Park | Full-time RV Family

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  • We knew we would only have one day to see Death Valley National Park, so we mapped out our visit ahead of time to be able to experience as many of the popular features as we could, while driving as little as possible. Follow along to see our route and the things we saw along the way.
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    Chapters
    Intro - 00:00
    Visitor's Center - 00:23
    Badwater Basin - 1:38
    Natural Bridge - 5:05
    Artist's Drive - 6:44
    Artist's Palette - 7:43
    Golden Canyon - 9:12
    Mosaic Canyon - 9:53
    Mesquite Flats Sand Dunes - 10:49
    Junior Ranger Badges - 12:07
    Zabriskie Point - 12:25
    Dark Sky - 13:11
    Outro - 13:34

ความคิดเห็น • 67

  • @nevadaxtube
    @nevadaxtube ปีที่แล้ว +34

    The Golden Rule of the national parks is "Leave no trace!" It means that you should leave a place as pristine as you found it. No one should know you were there because you didn't alter the landscape in any way. Apparently, the visitors at Badwater Basin did not understand as they built piles of salt blocks. It takes all of us to preserve our national parks.

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes, I agree. This was the first time we had ever been to a National Park, and we saw the other towers, so we joined in. We now know to leave nature as it is, and we don't stack rocks (or salt blocks) anymore!

    • @nevadaxtube
      @nevadaxtube ปีที่แล้ว

      @@McVeyMcFarm Thank you and best wishes!

    • @iamasooner86
      @iamasooner86 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Came here to say just that! Planning my trip to DV in November. I’ll be sure to knock all of these down whenever I go if I see them.

    • @Johnketes54
      @Johnketes54 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Next heavy rain and "flash flood" may wash them away or at least diminish them as salt is soluble in water, Your probably one of those persons who wouldn't leave a "banana skin" which God's work and biodegradable unlike bottles and cans man's work still be around for a hundred years, Evidence of that at old mines

  • @ourrvsunsets
    @ourrvsunsets ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's crazy how a place that is so inhospitable can be so beautiful! Great highlight of Death Valley!

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Yes, I agree. It's beautiful in it's own way!

  • @markreynolds9570
    @markreynolds9570 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome family and video.
    Loved it.
    Thanks

  • @ericapedroza7067
    @ericapedroza7067 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I enjoyed how detailed this was! Thank you 😊

  • @peiyuhuang4015
    @peiyuhuang4015 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Beautiful family!Thanks for the info.

  • @sheldonalan
    @sheldonalan 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very helpful indeed, especially as we're also thinking of going out there in late March! Your family is beautiful and your boys look like great travelers and friends too, and all of you have such bright smiles as you take in such amazing parts of nature! Great video--and now to check out some of your others too!

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! 💗

  • @cathygraham8005
    @cathygraham8005 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just got home from Death Valley. One of our favorite things was Devils Golf Course right of the road in Badwater. There was water which was really interesting and cool. Also Dante's View is amazing - with views of the entire Badwater area at 5500' elevation it lots cooler temps! We LOVED Death Valley.

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I wish there had been water when we were there. That would look so cool! I wanted to see Dante’s view, but with everything else we had packed into our schedule, and trying to make it back to Vegas before it got too late, we had to skip that one.

  • @selenanieto8152
    @selenanieto8152 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great informative video! Thank you for making it!

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching!

  • @annemarks7367
    @annemarks7367 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was really pretty good. Professional. Your kids are cute. Enjoy them. Stay well. Keep hiking

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much! 💗

  • @ThinkGodify
    @ThinkGodify 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank You! Will visit in September. Very impressive photos, there’s a pro in the group 😊 🙏 my Canon Rebel is salivating from your work.

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much!

  • @kidilantraveler
    @kidilantraveler 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very informative, really enjoyed your video❤

  • @teslatim78
    @teslatim78 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I went through there in April last year. It really is a great place to visit! Thanks for uploading your visit :)

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, we loved it! Bucket list destination checked off! ✔️

  • @Liamn703_
    @Liamn703_ ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great job on your hike!

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Leila-cu8ue
    @Leila-cu8ue 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like this video! We’re new to Las Vegas and I’m copying your itinerary for tomorrow!

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome! Hope you enjoy the park! You picked a great time of year to go.

  • @omarcruzdlt98
    @omarcruzdlt98 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That definitely looks like a fun place to go to. I’m from the state of Maryland and I’m going to visit Death Valley in April. And I’m very excited to go there. Thanks for sharing your adventure ❤

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching!

  • @NURSENOMADICRx
    @NURSENOMADICRx ปีที่แล้ว

    stunning view

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! There’s so much beauty in the desert!

  • @pampentland8670
    @pampentland8670 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like a fun place to hike!

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      In the cooler months, yes!

    • @petergomez6991
      @petergomez6991 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Watch out for open mine shafts straight down

  • @sulee5688
    @sulee5688 หลายเดือนก่อน

    beautiful video m nice explanation

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much!

  • @mikebk
    @mikebk หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for great and detailed video. I'll try to repeat your journey step by step in 3 week.)

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome! Let me know how it goes!

    • @mikebk
      @mikebk 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It was just fabulous. We didn't have a chance to visit all the places you described in the video, but Artist Drive was absolutely stunning! It was very hot compared to our Canadian spring, so we mostly drove and made small stops to take short walks. I've been to different mountains in many states and Canadian provinces in the north, but seeing mountains without any greenery was a unique experience.

  • @annemarks7367
    @annemarks7367 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤

  • @melodyassaro
    @melodyassaro ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like the boys had a good time on the dunes. We have been there and hope to go back

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, they loved playing around in the sand!

  • @e14banks
    @e14banks 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video, beautiful photography! How did you reduce the shadows on faces in the harsh desert sunlight?

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! I just lift the shadows while I'm editing them, and try to have our backs to the sun or stand in shade as much as possible. In the Badwater Basin photos, we had a slight haze of cloud cover for many of the photos, so that helped filter the light.

  • @dalvisanket
    @dalvisanket 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fun trip and nice photos. Which camera did you use and did you do any manual setting to get such great photos?

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! I used my Canon EOS 5D Mark III with a Sigma Art 35mm f1.4 lens. And I always shoot in manual. 😉

  • @NikhilGupta-oe3rv
    @NikhilGupta-oe3rv หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful pictures. What camera and lens do you use?

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I took these photos with my Canon EOS 5D Mark III and a Sigma Art 35mm f1.4 lens.

  • @KingCobbones
    @KingCobbones 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    0:30 Stovepipe Wells also has a gas station.

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, that’s right. Over near the sand dunes and mosaic canyon.

    • @KingCobbones
      @KingCobbones 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@McVeyMcFarm And I think their prices aren't quite as bad (but fill up before visiting, anyway) 🤑

    • @GRice999
      @GRice999 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Panamint Springs too. Plus there are a number of places outside of the park proper that have gas, much closer than Vegas. Pahrump, NV, Longstreet Casino just over the border in NV on route 373 (127), Shoshone, CA on route 127, Beatty, NV on route 95, and Trona, CA to name a few. Pretty much any direction you approach the park has options. But distances are vast so plan accordingly.

  • @roopasrigarlapati9599
    @roopasrigarlapati9599 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hey May I know what camera you use

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Canon EOS 5D Mark III. It’s an oldie, but still going strong!

  • @magicalunicorn5853
    @magicalunicorn5853 ปีที่แล้ว

    What time does the park openv

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Death Valley is open 24/7/365. The visitor’s center is open from 8am-5pm, but you can drive through the park and walk around any time.

    • @magicalunicorn5853
      @magicalunicorn5853 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@McVeyMcFarm ty was there over the weekend and the day we went it was free for everyone!

  • @LuchSveta1
    @LuchSveta1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are these trails still open in 2024?

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I assume so, but you can always check on their website to make sure before you go.

  • @volvoswag
    @volvoswag 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I went to Death Valley and the Artist's Palette had the worst smelling restroom imaginable LMAO

    • @McVeyMcFarm
      @McVeyMcFarm  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ha! Thankfully we didn’t need to use the facilities at that moment. But they were cleaning the bathroom right before the entrance when we were coming in, and we pulled over to look at the map on the sign, and got a real bad whiff. It was awful!!!

  • @enriqueroman62
    @enriqueroman62 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One day only is for people who tour Europe in 4 or 5 days, and they claim to know Europe after that.
    You need several days (camping a must) to know Death Valley, of course, if you're a true outdoor person.

  • @aikomenkalpebaeva1439
    @aikomenkalpebaeva1439 ปีที่แล้ว

    Токаевты осы жерге апарып тастау керек.