Death Valley Conservancy

04/02/2026

For more than 15 years, botanist Naomi Fraga has been trying to collect seeds from the rare Death Valley sage, for safekeeping in a vault of native California seeds.

02/28/2026

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1311432881015655&id=100064468671059&mibextid=wwXIfr

02/27/2026

A new addition to our archives. Corkhill Hall in Death Valley Jct well before it began its life as Marta Beckett's Amargosa Opera House in the 1960's!

02/01/2026

The celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Timbisha Shoshone Homeland Act continued today with a community potluck hosted by the tribe at their village headquarters. Great conversations, music, history and food!

01/30/2026

A great community celebration here in Death Valley to mark the 25th anniversary of the Timbisha Shoshone Homeland Act. Elder, Pauline Esteves, at 101 still has her wonderful sense of humor!

A documentary is available to watch online:

https://youtu.be/e0BHDQv79SY?si=whOLEa9TM8QVx8LK

11/05/2025

Supporting DVNP & the surrounding communities is one of our founding, core values so glad we could assist in a time of need.

A sincere thank you to the Death Valley Conservancy for their gift to DVNHA. Their support is playing a crucial role in keeping the Furnace Creek Visitor Center open. This contribution helps visitors stay connected to the park’s history, natural wonders, and community. In uncertain times, their generosity strengthens our ability to serve Death Valley National Park. Thank you, Death Valley Conservancy, for standing with us and with all who love this remarkable place.

If you would like to support operations during the shutdown, please visit
https://dvnha.org/support-the-dvnha-unrestricted-fund/

11/01/2025

Day #2 commences for the 2025 Death Valley '49ers, Inc. A California Tradition Since 1949 Encampment - more history, music, vendors, activities and art. (Not a Rembrandt? No worries - neither are we! Come try your hand nevertheless!)

And the delicious Badwater BBQ housemade pulled-pork sandwiches return today. 😋

More details on the 49ers web:

https://www.deathvalley49ers.org

11/01/2025

Well that’s a wrap for tonight’s entertainment (Fri, 10/31/) at the 2025 Death Valley 49ers Encampment! But - there’s even more tomorrow (Sat, 11/1)

More history, more music, more Badwater BBQ pulled pork sandwiches 😋 … and art and vendors! See you at

Death Valley '49ers, Inc. A California Tradition Since 1949

Encampment Schedule - Sat, Nov 1, 2025

9:00 Vendor Booths Open

10:00 Learning Booths Open. Gold panning, Rock and Gem, Corn Hole game . . .

9:00 Ted Faye/Mark Hall-Patton . . . . Mark and Ted’s History Adventures

10:00 Cowboy Poetry/Music Open Mic2

11:00 Jessica L.K. Smith, Ph.D., The Story of Ryan: Death Valley’s Most Enduring Mining Camp

12:00 noon Veteran’s Celebration (Scott Tonelson) Tony Argento will MC.

2:00 Short Performance IWMA-- Scott Tonelson, Greg Khougaz, Buffalo Bryan Marr, Earnie Neagle, Fiddlin’ Pete. (Less than 1 hour)

3:00 DV 49ers Members meeting

6:00 IWMA Concert-- Scott Tonelson, Greg Khougaz, Buffalo Bryan Marr, Earnie Neagle, Fiddlin’ Pete. Tony Argento MC

8:00 James Jenson, NightSky and Astro-photography, talk, Auditorium

(Subject to change)

10/31/2025

Western music surrounded by the magnificent Death Valley National Park!

Death Valley '49ers, Inc. A California Tradition Since 1949

10/31/2025

Great house made pulled pork sandwiches by Badwater BBQ here for lunch! 😋

Death Valley '49ers, Inc. A California Tradition Since 1949

10/31/2025

Caught some the musicians jamming a little before this afternoon 2pm performance. 😍

Death Valley '49ers, Inc. A California Tradition Since 1949

10/31/2025

The stage is set…. musicians, like Scott Tonelson, are arriving to share their musical talents in the great desert setting of Death Valley!

The full list and schedule of entertainers, presenters and activities at the Death Valley '49ers, Inc. A California Tradition Since 1949 website under “2025 Encampment” tab:

https://deathvalley49ers.org