The topography of California has always fascinated me, specifically the deserts (mostly the Mojave) of the east. Originally, I believed the Eureka Valley wasn't part of Death Valley, but was pleasantly suprised to learn it's simply an isolated park of the park. (1/2)
#deathvalley #deathvalleynp #nationalpark #california #easterncalifornia #sanddunes #desert #sand #aeolian #eurekavalley #unitedstatesofamerica #geomorphology #valley #hiking
Photo origin - https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/news/saline-eureka-valleys-open.htm
These are reported to be the tallest sand dunes in California and are worth checking out if anyone's interested in sand dunes (2/2).
Some key endangered species include the Eureka Dunegrass and the Eureka evening-Primrose due to offroading accidents.
Lat-long: 37° 5'59.18"N, 117°40'14.24"W
Some key non profits dedicated to preserving this sensitive ecosystem include:
1.) Death Valley Conservancy: https://www.dvconservancy.org/
2.) Timbisha Shoshone Tribe website: https://timbisha.com/newsite/
3.) National Parks Conservation Association: https://www.npca.org/parks/death-valley-national-park
4.) Death Valley Natural History Association (DVNHA): https://dvnha.org/
JL
