Death Valley is forecast to see heat index values peak at 101 Friday—swaths of the country are bracing for even warmer ...

Numerous states could see heat index values higher than those expected in Death Valley on Thursday, according to the NWS.

Among the numerous ghost towns in America is an abandoned settlement outside of Death Valley, California, that is now a delightful oasis for artists.

From Big Pine, you're only about an hour and 15 minutes from Death Valley and an hour and a half from Yosemite, but there are lakes, hikes, waterfalls, and natural hot springs nearby as well.