Panamint Springs
Elevation: 2,000 ft to 9,000 ftPanamint is a Southern Paiute name for a group of Native Americans in the area; a combination of Pa (water) and niwintsi (person). The name was first used in 1861. Culture & History: This area was once a mining hub for silver and gold, now a remote outpost with more dust than people. Nature Highlights: Panamint Mountains are a rugged range in the northern Mojave Desert, within Death Valley National Park. Darwin Falls—a literal desert mirage. A year-round waterfall hidden in a canyon in the driest place...