Death Valley National Park is located in eastern California and western Nevada. It is known for being the hottest, driest, and lowest point in North America. The park received its name from pioneers who died crossing the valley during the 1849 California gold rush. It was established as a national monument in 1933 and became a national park in 1994 due to its large size of over 3 million acres. The park is home to over 900 plant species including various cacti. Animal life includes desert bighorn sheep, roadrunners, tortoises, and predators such as coyotes and mountain lions. Scotty's Castle is a notable cultural site within the park. The main challenges are the extreme heat, with summer temperatures