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Death Valley National Park in California is globally recognized as being one of the hottest places on earth.  Even though the world record air temperature recorded there of 134 degrees at the beginning of the century has been debated and challenged by other areas of the world, it always remains on the list of the top hottest climates, also boasting some of the smallest amounts of rainfall on the planet.  This combination of searing heat and almost no moisture makes it an intriguing place, but oddly enough does not make it completely barren and without life like one would expect.  Instead, the area is actually home to thousands of species of plants and animals that have adapted over many hundreds of years to thrive in an environment like this one.  Plants have developed thick leaves that process sunlight more effectively and root systems that go deep underground to pull water forth then store it for lengthy periods.  Animals have developed skins that allow them to withstand extreme heat and sunlight, and systems that store water more effectively than others.  What this brings together is a landscape that is unlike anything that most visitors have ever seen before.  Many of our customers comment that the area looks like another planet, especially in the areas of wide expanse where there is literally no plant or animal life for as far as the eye can see.  Yes, it is an extreme environment that becomes more extreme in the summertime.  That is exactly why you should visit it during that very period. Our tours of Death Valley are designed to take the heat into consideration.  Our goal is to provide a way for our patrons to experience the beauty and unique aspects of the park without it being dangerous or uncomfortable.  For this reason,