Years of visitor access and high winds at Dantes View at Death Valley National Park had resulted in crumbling sidewalks and an eroding hillside plus the site was dangerous because it had no railing or barrier for safety. The erosion, mainly from wind and wear in this location that is the hottest and driest in North America, was endangering the native landscape as well.

"The site was in desperate need of stabilization and now provides a much better visitor experience,” said Death Valley Superintendent Mike Reynolds. “We were very excited to work with S.T. Rhoades, a contractor familiar with Death Valley’s unique needs and landscape.” S.T. Rhoades Construction Inc., in Redding, Calif., also renovated access at the park’s Zabriskie Point in 2015.

To stabilize the peak, S. T. Rhoades' solution included VERSA-LOK Mosaic retaining walls in Weathered texture, known for their random, natural stone appearance. Geogrid soil stabilization and a back-to-back wall design was used, and the product was chosen for its ability to incorporate curves into the design without special pieces as well as its historical look.