Established on October 24, 1994, Death Valley National Park is a beautiful yet challenging landscape where unique wildlife species have developed the ability to adapt to survive.
Here are things you may not know about Death Valley:
This unique valley is located on the border between the states of California and Nevada.
Here, after heavy rains and storms, minerals from rocks and soil will be brought down by rainwater to form temporary lakes. After the water evaporates, the minerals will crystallize to form salt.
In July 2018, the valley – the hottest place on Earth – experienced its hottest month in recorded history, with daytime highs reaching nearly 53 degrees Celsius for four consecutive days.
Contrary to its name, which carries a sense of death, in spring, Death Valley brings brilliant life.
First, a heavy rain will wash away the coating of wildflower seeds and allow them to germinate.
The Racetrack Playa area is home to one of Death Valley’s oldest mysteries.
For many years, the origin of the movement of rocks remained a big question in the scientific community.
Although the dunes make up only a small portion of Death Valley, it remains one of the most memorable attractions in the park.
Devils Golf Course is the name given to the area with the strangest terrain in the valley, people often say that this is a place where `only the devil can play golf`. The ground in the area
Finding fish living in the desert may seem impossible, but surprisingly there are six species of fish that can survive in the salt water and harsh conditions of Death Valley, one of which is the Devils Hole Pupfish.
Source: U.S.
