California
On This Day, Oct. 31: Death Valley, Joshua Tree National Parks established
On Oct. 31, 1994, President Bill Clinton signed the California Desert Protection Act, establishing Death Valley and Joshua Tree National Parks.
1 of 7 | A wash of yellow covers a field between sand dunes and mountains in Death Valley National Park on March 17, 2005. On October 31, President Bill Clinton signed legislation establishing Death Valley and Joshua Tree National Parks. File Photo b... [3260 chars]