If you find yourself creating a collection of places to see and experience in Southern California in the near future, you’ll surely want to add this natural beauty straight to the top of your list. With its majestic setting and colorful pastel rocks, there’s nothing quite like a day trip to witness Artist’s Palette in person.
Located within Death Valley National Park, a journey to Artist’s Palette is a thrilling adventure that will treat you to the most stunning scenery that could easily be right out of a magazine spread from National Geographic.
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all trails/bill watson Although not technically within the boundaries of what most people consider Southern California, this scenic setting is easily within reach from SoCal for a relaxed day trip or an overnighter that will lead you to a new and exciting destination.
To reach Artist’s Palette, take a scenic drive along Artist’s Drive that will lead you to a canyon cut into the Black Mountains.
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It’s within these mountains that you’ll discover the colorful rocks that have turned a variety of beautifully ‘painted’ colors.
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It’s quite stunning in photos, but even more impressive to see in person. It’s one SoCal adventure that you’ll want to add straight to the top of your bucket list.
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Near Artist’s Palette you’ll have the opportunity to take a short hike along a trail that provides impressive views of the colorful rocks. The trail is less than 1/2 mile so it’s quite an easy and enjoyable way to spend some time outside in nature.
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So what gives the rocks this unique pastel color? It’s from many years of various metals oxidizing and leaving their faint shades of color on the face of the rocks. Green, pink, orange, purple, and yellow are the many shades you’ll see at Artist’s Palette. Mother Nature is clearly an impressive artist.
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Have you ever had the opportunity to experience Artist’s Palette for yourself? It’s truly one of the most beautiful places to see within a short drive from Southern California. Seeking more adventure for your SoCal bucket list? Here’s a beautiful 399-acre nature preserve in Southern California that is the perfect place to experience the great outdoors.
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Although not technically within the boundaries of what most people consider Southern California, this scenic setting is easily within reach from SoCal for a relaxed day trip or an overnighter that will lead you to a new and exciting destination.
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Address: Artists Palette, Furnace Creek, CA 92328, USA
