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California - Death Valley Scenic Byway
Description: With an average of one and one-half inches of rain per year, and average high temperatures nearing 120 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer, this region is one of the driest and hottest environments in the Western hemisphere. When you pass from the lowest point to the highest summit, you'll cross four major plant zones. This complex ecosystem includes piņon pine, mesquite, cacti, rattlesnakes, owls, and bighorn sheep.
Time to Allow: 2 hours
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Reproduced with permission from the National Scenic Byways Online: www.byways.org
"The National Scenic Byways Program recognizes highways that are outstanding examples of our nation's beauty, history, culture, and recreational experience by designating them as All-American Roads and National Scenic Byways. The roads being featured were designated by the Secretary of Transportation from nominations submitted by the states and federal land management agencies. These designations provide a compass for people from all over the world to explore America's treasured open roads."
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