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California, is 61 miles from the nearest town (with horseback riding (seasonal), and Jeep tours (seasonal).
nothing in between) and has an official population of 320.
The Ranch at Death Valley, a 224-room hotel, was part
There’s lot of talk about social distancing these days, but of a $100 million renaissance at the end of 2018 and is
this is a whole other world of distancing. As a matter of the energetic center of activity in Death Valley. Set
fact, some of the original Star Wars movie scenes were along Highway 190 next to the National Park Service
filmed around the resort. It’s a vacation that may seem Visitor Center, vacationers enjoy a classic town square
out of this world. with towering date palms and mission-style California
architecture.
It’s also one of the darkest places on earth, making
stargazing a must. You can see the Milky Way with the It’s here those “in the know” will find restaurants, an ice
naked eye, watch satellites zoom overhead, and enjoy the cream shop and coffee bar, general store, groceries, and
seemingly endless shooting stars. aged spirits, especially at the already famous Last Kind
Words Saloon – straight out of a western movie. A lot
It’s at The Oasis at Death Valley that vacationers will of Western TV shows and movies were filmed in Death
find plenty of sightseeing, golf, hiking, tennis, cycling, Valley, some with a young actor name Ronald Reagan.

Exceptionally family friendly, and an outdoor adventurer’s
ideal base camp, The Oasis at Death Valley also features
two massive spring-fed swimming pools (naturally
84.5 degrees year-round). On the same grounds is, like
everything in Death Valley, the truly unique Furnace
Creek Golf Course. It’s the lowest USGA course in the U.S
and yes, the ball travels less due to the drop in elevation…
that is if a coyote doesn’t get it first.

While the legendary and very Hollywood-esque Inn at
Death Valley is closed this summer, 22 new casitas situated
around the famed gardens and streams will be open. The
Casitas offer unparalleled privacy and luxury within easy
walking distance of the Inn pool. Each spacious Casita is

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