Scottys Castle
Hidden in the green oasis of Grapevine Canyon in far northern Death Valley, the Death Valley Ranch, or Scotty's Castle as it is more commonly known, is a window into the life and times of the Roaring 20's and Depression 30's. It was and is an engineer's dream home, a wealthy matron's vacation home and a man-of-mystery's  hideout and getaway. Walter Scott, Death Valley Scotty, convinced everyone that he had built the castle with money from his rich secret mines in the area. Albert Mussey Johnson actually built the house as a vacation getaway for himself and his wife Bessie. Scotty was the mystery, the cowboy, and the entertainer, but he was also a friend. Albert was the brains and the money. Two men as different as night and day, from different worlds and with different visions - who shared a dream. 

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Top Reasons to go to Death Valley

One of the most breath taking views in the world
Nostolgia the history and the beauty
Great Ghost Towns
Trails and Hiking
Explore Ancient History

Top list of Things to do in Death Valley

  • Hike one of the park’s trails to see colorful canyons and mountain peaks. Be sure to come prepared with correct hiking equipment and plenty of water.
  • Drive the nine mile loop of Artist’s Drive.
  • Climb to Dante’s View, one of the most breathtaking views in the park. There is also a paved road for vehicles.Which, takes visitors to the overlook area. Be sure to check out
  • Blackwater Basin and Telegraph Peak.
  • Tour Scotty’s Castle, you can also go on underground tours of the castle’s basements and tunnels.
  • Visit one of Death Valley’s ghost towns. Some towns require visitors to hike in as they’re located in more remote areas, but the Rhyolite Ghost Town is accessible by car and has several ruins.
  • Stargaze at night for one of the clearest sky views in the United States. This remote location gives you the darkest skies to see the stars. The park is a popular spot to stargaze.
  • Travel around the park on the many paved and unpaved roads. Watch out for the upaved roads thought the can be rough and you may not be covered if you take a rental on one of them. However, you can see a great deal of the park’s natural formations.