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Death Valley NP, California
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At 282 feet below sea level, Badwater Basin holds the record for the lowest elevation in North America.
The name comes from a small spring-fed pool of undrinkable water due to its high salt content.
It is located within Death Valley National Park, which is one of the hottest places on Earth.
The salt flats are the result of evaporated ancient lakes, leaving behind a thick crust of salt.
The unique salt formations and expansive views offer stunning photographic opportunities, especially at sunrise and sunset.
