Badwater Basin CA

"Very few experiences quite like this around... first, you're almost 300ft below sea level here. China had a lower place around 500ft somewhere, but that's the lowest in the world, for perspective. Second, there's salt everywhere, and you're surrounded by mountains as tall as 11,000ft. So, you can literally see 2 miles of majestic rock looming in the distance while you take it all in. Incredible."

"Living in Las Vegas my whole life (46 years), this was my first time ever coming to Death Valley. What a rad experience being able to paddle board on a lake is the driest place in north and South America. Definitely recommend the drive to experience it before it dries up."

"Well this is a must when you visit Death Valley and you long for it...because of the recent rain, water was getting as far as the dock which is unusual. Plus in February, temperature was perfect, a nice 20 degrees. We were lucky until a bus FULL of impolite tourists stop right behind us and that's it...the moment was ruined...you are left with an hoard of noisy and aggressive folks running to take their selfies and other zillions stupid pictures of them doing nothing else but taking the "tik tok pause" for social medias... We left before strangling one of those...I am always amazed by folks who have no self-awareness wrt their behavior...so loud and intrusive. Everyone has the right to stop here off course but can we be civilized and respectful with each other? So stop there and enjoy this fabulous place but make sure there is no bus following you and if so, stop somewhere else and wait for them to leave!"

"Badwater Basin in Death Valley showcases nature's extremes with its surreal landscape. As the lowest point in North America, the vast salt flats create a unique visual spectacle, especially during sunrise or sunset when the interplay of light transforms the scenery. The expansive white salt polygons and the opportunity to walk on the salt flats provide a tactile dimension to the experience. Despite the intense heat, a visit to Badwater Basin is an essential part of any Death Valley journey, offering an unforgettable encounter with one of nature's most intriguing phenomena."

"Badwater Basin currently has a lake due to the remnants of Hurricane Hilary. The last time there was a lake here was in 2005, so it’s a special and spectacular site to behold! It’s a beautiful, breathtaking scene in the middle of nowhere. It’s also the lowest place in the US."