Death Valley National Park - Nov 15-19, 2026
Tuition $1995 - ($1000 deposit due Oct 1, 2025) (Does not include meals, lodging, rental car, airfar
Death Valley is the HOTTEST, the DRIEST and the LOWEST place in the National Park System. But do not mistake that to mean that is isn't one of the most BEAUTIFUL of the national parks. Death Valley is frequently referred to as The Land of Extremes, but don't let the name fool you. From snow covered peaks in the distance to around 300 feet BELOW sea level, this place is a photographer's paradise.
Death Valley is the largest national park outside of Alaska, and we are going to explore a significant portion of it with our cameras. Low valley floors, towering peaks, expansive vistas, colorful canyons and rugged salt flats will be part of your photographic experience in Death Valley. This place offers a beauty so different from most of the national parks that it should undoubtedly find a special place on your bucket list.
($1000 deposit upon registration, balance due March 1, 2026)
This workshop starts on Sunday, Nov 15 at 3pm and ends by noon on Thursday the 19th.
**Cancellation Policy - Understand that on our longer trips where most people have to make extensive travel plans in order to join us, our cancellation policy is slightly more strict. On this workshop, the last day for you to cancel for a refund is March 1, 2026. If you cancel before this date you will receive your tuition back. After this date, there will be no refunds unless we can fill your position with someone from the wait list. For this reason WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PURCHASE TRIP INSURANCE TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR INVESTMENT.
Travel Specifics
LODGING
Stovepipe Wells Village
51880 Highway 190
Death Valley, CA 92328
760-786-7090
Rate: $TBD per nite / Cut-off Date: __________
(the group rate has not been booked yet)
CALL 760-786-7090
to get the group rate once it is available
Book your lodging for November 15, 16, 17, 18, checking out the 19th.
If you would like to come in early and/or stay the night the workshop ends, then also book the 14th and 20th. The workshop actually starts on the 15th and ends at noon on the 19th.
***Make sure you tell the hotel that you are with Natural Connections Photo Workshops when you register to get your group rate.
LOCAL AIRPORT:
McCarran International Airport (LAS)
5757 Wayne Newton Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
We recommend you fly into Las Vegas and then drive to Death Valley which is about 2 hours away.
RENTAL CAR:
All major rental car companies can be found at the Las Vegas airport.
For this Workshop
Weather - The weather in Death Valley is generally dry and sunny, but not always. Although the park has a reputation for really hot weather, you will find that it can be very chilly in the morning and then quite warm in the afternoon and then chilly or even quite cold at sunset at this time of year. Be sure to bring warm clothing and outerwear (including gloves and hats) for sunrise and sunset shoots as windy summits can be VERY cold at this time of day.
Activity Level - This workshop requires some hiking on sand dunes and walking about a mile to a mile and a half round trip on mostly flat surfaces.
Conditions - We will be in salt and sand. Sand can be very damaging to camera gear. Be sure to bring a plastic bag or something similar so you can set your bag down and it not be in the sand or on the corrosive salt beds. Also keep some sort of filter on your lenses in case of blowing sand.
Accessories - We do not require that you purchase any specific equipment for this workshop. With that said, however, we do recommend that you bring a circular polarizer for each of your lenses for this workshop.
