5 days in California Itinerary

Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Mosaic Canyon and Harmony Borax Works. Do some cultural sightseeing at The Ranch at Furnace Creek and Eureka Mine. There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Salt Creek Interpretive Trail, tee off at Furnace Creek Golf Course, and admire the sheer force of Darwin Falls.

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Detroit to Death Valley National Park is an approximately 11-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Detroit to Death Valley National Park is minus 3 hours. Traveling from Detroit in March, expect nights in Death Valley National Park to be somewhat warmer, around 43°F, while days are much hotter, around 70°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can travel back home.