Just a heads up - the Visitor Center at Furnace Creek is still being renovated. But, a visit to the USPS website should be able to get the dates they re-open.
The fastest way is to take NV160 to Pahrump, and just north of town turn left on Bell Vista. This will take them to Amargosa Jct, and 190 into Death Valley. Mostly people will be hammered from the flight, and too bleary to do much sight seeing, but a stop at the VC if possible, and possibly another stop at the little store in Stove Pipe Wells if they want an ice cream, etc - it's on the right. A few miles later on there's a little restaurant at Panamint Springs (it's on the left). It's a funky little place, and the prices don't abuse you.
An excellent stop is Father Crowley's overlook, a few miles beyond Panamint Springs. The parking lot was paved this winter, and a rest room installed. It's got awesome views of a very deep canyon.
If they have a bit more time and are feeling frisky, they might stop at Zabrisky Point, and also Ubehebe Crater. They're on the western side of the park.
(I just re-read this, and see that Gary has already mentioned a couple of the same places.)
Last edited by KevinR; 06/10/11 06:36 PM.
