LAURA BEGLEY BLOOM, Travel Writer: TIPS ON HOW TO EXPERIENCE DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK THIS SUMMER

Summer in Death Valley may be hot, but it offers a unique advantage: fewer crowds. This translates to a more intimate, affordable, and secluded experience in Death Valley National Park. If prepared for the heat, this could be the perfect time to explore one of America’s true national treasures. Laura Begley Bloom, a senior contributor with Forbes and senior writer for TripAdvisor, has an insider’s look at how to enjoy the park in the summer