Our new featured hotspot is "Death Valley National Park" located in California. With 3.4 million acres of desert and mountains, it is the largest National Park in the lower 48 states. It is the hottest, driest and lowest spot in North America. Summertime temperatures can reach 120°. The highest mountain in Death Valley is Telescope Peak at 11,049 feet. The lowest point in Death Valley is Badwater Basin at 282 feet below sea level.