Visits to Death Valley National Park have spiked in recent years due to visitors wanting to experience the extreme heat, which reached a record last summer of 104.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

Death Valley National Park also hosts night sky programs at Furnace Creek Visitor Center most Friday and Saturday nights during the winter, and the Death Valley Dark Sky Festival runs Feb. 21-23 ...

While Death Valley is known for its harsh daytime heat, Jadon says the magic truly happens after sunset. "I've always loved taking pictures, and I'm a huge astronomy and space nerd, so this hobby ...