Shoshone Museum

Death Valley National Park


A rusted Chevy parked next to antique gas pumps and other flotsam and jetsam from yesteryear are the highlights of this quirky place, so don't fret if doors are closed – unless you want to drop by the visitor center that's also housed inside.


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