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

[@nevadaxtube]

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]

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]

@@McVeyMcFarm Thank you and best wishes!

[@iamasooner86]

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]

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

[@godisgood1359]

Nope. Do Whatever the hell yall want people!

[@ourrvsunsets]

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

[@McVeyMcFarm]

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

[@johntacapan9374]

Thank you so much for sharing your first-hand experience. We're planning to head out to DVNP this long weekend, but since we're from LA, we'll stay at Ridgecrest and spend 2N and 2D there. You have an amazing family. You're a great role model to other young parents and families. God bless you and protect you in all your healthy adventures. Once again, thank you so very much.

[@McVeyMcFarm]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I hope you had a wonderful weekend in Death Valley!

[@markreynolds9570]

Awesome family and video. Loved it. Thanks

[@McVeyMcFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@cathygraham8005]

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]

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.

[@emma90631]

These 2 things made Dead Valley outstanding so I would recommend to visit at least one of these two in one-day trip.

[@TimeTravelExplorer]

Hello from the future 💖 this is a great video! We’re still watching it in 2049 by the way!

[@McVeyMcFarm]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ericapedroza7067]

I enjoyed how detailed this was! Thank you 😊

[@McVeyMcFarm]

Thanks!

[@Leila-cu8ue]

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

[@McVeyMcFarm]

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

[@sheldonalan]

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]

Thank you so much! 💗

[@CrabbyOldLady]

4) Final notes. The Visitor Center in Furnace Creek has lists of suggested activities depending on how much time you have. If you have half a day, they suggest a list for that. For a full day, another list. For two full days, an excellent longer list. I like to stay overnight in Stovepipe Wells (I've visited a few dozen times). The rooms are very primitive, but clean. Then, you can get up before sunrise and head straight over to the Mesquite Dunes. The breezes overnight will have blown away all the footprints of the visitors, and you will get outstanding photos of the dunes at sunrise, in their most pristine state. And as you said, Zabriskie Point is a great photo spot at either sunrise or sunset.

[@McVeyMcFarm]

Thank you for all your insight!

[@UnclassicRoadTrip-hj5pv]

Great video. Greetings from a HUGE DEATH VALLEY fan. When we first went there, I thought we would spend 6 -8 hours just driving around and through.We have been back to this incredible NATIONAL Park 19 more times since 2007. Love your videos and appreciate your hard work. I started my own travel channel in January and look forward to hitting 1000 subs and the 4000 watch hours. I love the challenge and especially enjoy sharing this gorgeous country with as many people as I can. I have gobs of information and experience because I’ve traveled this country fulltime for over 30 years and been to over 250 national parks. Safe travels to you and yours. Edit on!

[@McVeyMcFarm]

Wow!!! That’s amazing that you’ve been there so many times! I’m sure you know it inside and out! Best of luck with your channel! It looks like you’re well on your way to 1,000 subs! I’ll definitely check out some of your videos!

[@UnclassicRoadTrip-hj5pv]

@@McVeyMcFarm Thank you. Going back in April.

[@peiyuhuang4015]

Great video! Beautiful family!Thanks for the info.

[@McVeyMcFarm]

Thanks for watching!

[@annemarks7367]

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

[@McVeyMcFarm]

Thanks so much! 💗

[@emma90631]

Very cool trip and very nice family pictures! Thank you for sharing it to us! You covered many of interested points within a day! I had 2-night 3 days there and know it is not easy at all to go from one place to another there (long, long drive on the unpaved roads). I love Devil Golf Course and Dante View) so hopefully your family can go back for these 2 places another time. Have fun!😊

[@teslatim78]

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

[@McVeyMcFarm]

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

[@selenanieto8152]

Great informative video! Thank you for making it!

[@McVeyMcFarm]

Thanks for watching!

[@ThinkGodify]

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]

Thank you so much!

[@dngrcharter14u]

Great job on your hike!

[@McVeyMcFarm]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CrabbyOldLady]

Furnace Creek is not the only place in the park to fill up your gas tank. It's one of two. Stovepipe Wells is the other, and the gas is cheaper there.

[@pampentland8670]

Looks like a fun place to hike!

[@McVeyMcFarm]

In the cooler months, yes!

[@petergomez6991]

Watch out for open mine shafts straight down

[@kidilantraveler]

Very informative, really enjoyed your video❤

[@VL-u8n]

Great video❤thank you for sharing😊

[@McVeyMcFarm]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@omarcruzdlt98]

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]

Thanks for watching!

[@CrabbyOldLady]

3) The tourist area with the signs at Badwater Basin is not the lowest point. The actual lowest point changes constantly with the shifting of the surface. In general it's several miles out. The basin is an ancient lake bed. As all lake beds do, it goes downslope as you go away from the shore. If it went up instead of down, it wouldn't be a lake. It would be a hill. However, the landscape is extremely fragile, and the NPS doesn't want it to be destroyed by the thousands of daily visitors tromping around out there. So they picked a spot which was convenient for parking and restroom facilities, and said, "Here it is!". Hey, it's close enough.

[@JuanSoto-eh1gx]

Love the video thank you

[@KingCobbones]

0:30 Stovepipe Wells also has a gas station.

[@McVeyMcFarm]

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

[@KingCobbones]

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

[@GRice999]

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.

[@mikebk]

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

[@McVeyMcFarm]

Awesome! Let me know how it goes!

[@mikebk]

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.

[@usatrucking-f7w]

stunning view

[@McVeyMcFarm]

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

[@johnpanko9118]

Cell service at both Furnace Creek and Stove Pipe Wells. 'Do not stack rocks', they may be a form of art to some, but 'Cairns' have a very significant purpose other than art and may mislead directions for hikers.

[@e14banks]

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

[@McVeyMcFarm]

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.

[@sulee5688]

beautiful video m nice explanation

[@McVeyMcFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@roopasrigarlapati9599]

Hey May I know what camera you use

[@McVeyMcFarm]

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

[@dalvisanket]

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

[@McVeyMcFarm]

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

[@melodyassaro]

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

[@McVeyMcFarm]

Yes, they loved playing around in the sand!

[@NikhilGupta-oe3rv]

Beautiful pictures. What camera and lens do you use?

[@McVeyMcFarm]

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

[@williampitman]

You didn't even go to some of most beautiful places, Furnish Creek Inn, an oasis in Death Valley!

[@ThomasJones-b7d]

That’s all it should take in summer without water then no problem

[@ADRIANRAMIREZ-pq5qx]

Very beautiful but I will hate to get stranded there or have some sort of accident.

[@annemarks7367]

❤❤

[@LuchSveta1]

Are these trails still open in 2024?

[@McVeyMcFarm]

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

[@magicalunicorn5853]

What time does the park openv

[@McVeyMcFarm]

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]

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

[@rosaspanjol673]

Interesting place 😘…..but, not interested in visiting.Rather watch from the comfort of my couch…..Thanks guys for the video 🙏!

[@McVeyMcFarm]

Haha! Thats the beauty of TV! Seeing places you can’t or don’t want to visit in real life! 🤣

[@CrabbyOldLady]

2) You don't need cell service for your phone's GPS to work.

[@volvoswag]

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

[@McVeyMcFarm]

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!!!

[@aikomenkalpebaeva1439]

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[@enriqueroman62]

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.

[@emma90631]

not everyone is the same. I rather have one day there in DV (or few days in Europe) than nothing. This video encouraged people to leave our comfort zone and visit some beautiful places even if we don’t have time and or no money for long, fancy trips.

[@kellycorley4735]

disappointed to see that certain people 'disturbed nature' by building the stacks. I think 'leave no trace' means 'leave no trace' that you were there.

[@larryhullinger4141]

Visit Death valley in the winter months so you don't have to deal with the insane heat

[@McVeyMcFarm]

Agree!! We’d never go there in the summer months.