Death Valley Conservancy

10/10/2026

It’s that time of year again!

One of our fellow nonprofits, Death Valley '49ers, Inc. A California Tradition Since 1949, is hosting their Annual Encampment at Death Valley Lodging Company at Stovepipe Wells Village.

Looks like they’ve put some interesting and fun things togther and it also coincides with the 100th anniversary celebration of the resort at Stovepipe!

Check it out:

2026 EncampmentOctober 29th through November 1stAt Stovepipe Wells The Encampment Planning Committee is looking forward to another event at Stovepipe Wells!Most of the same events from 2025 will be offered in 2026. Pending volunteers, we would like to offer many of our favorite activities.If you .....

10/05/2026

It’s approaching the 10th Anniversary of when master wainwright, Dave Engel of Joliet, MT completed and delivered our two working reproductions of the historic, world-famous Death Valley 20-Mule Team Borax Wagons. They remain kinetic works of art.

In honor of the 10th, Dave has been reworking and upgrading his videos on his adventures in making them.

Here’s one to check out:

Concluding the Borax Wagons, built in 2016, ends in controversy & p...

07/04/2026

About 9-years ago when Bobby Tanner & Crew and the 20-Mule Team and Mighty Wagons appeared in the Capitol 4th Parade in Washington, DC.

Have a safe and pleasant 4th of July!

America's National Independence Day Parade takes place annually on ...

06/18/2026

A cool 1934 Trip to Death Valley!

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05/25/2026

05/24/2026

So concludes our 2026 Mule Days events. Thanks to the Tanner family, the crew and all who assisted us. Until next year!

05/23/2026

Standing by to start the parade...

05/23/2026

Moving into place for the parade.