Contents
Maps
Foreword to the First Edition
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part 1: Geological, Human, and Natural History
1: Geologic History
2: Native American Cultures
3: Explorers, Prospectors, and Miners
4: Tourism and the National Park
5: Plantlife
6: Wildlife
Part 2: The Death Valley Environment
7: The Desert Environment
Part 3: Exploring Death Valley National Park by Foot and Bicycle
8: Hiking and Backpacking in Death Valley
9: Bicycling in Death Valley
Park 4: Trip Route Road Logs
10: An Introduction to the “Trip Route” Road Logs
11: Southern Death Valley
12: South-Central Death Valley
13: Eastern Areas and Amargosa Valley
14: North-Central Death Valley
15: Western Areas, including the “Wildrose Country”
16: Panamint Valley Areas
17: Northern Death Valley
18: Big Pine Road and Eureka Valley
19: Racetrack Valley and Hunter Mountain
20: Saline Valley Road, including Lee Flat
21: Nevada Triangle
Appendix A: Ghost Towns and Mining Camps
Appendix B: Railroads of Death Valley
Appendix C: Visitor Services and Activities
Suggested Reading
About the Authors
Index