Mudslides and flooding are not the only thing the California rains are bringing to the state.
In Death Valley, the rain is bringing new life. Wildflowers are blooming. A large salt water lake has appeared in Death Valley, one of the hottest, driest places in the Western Hemisphere .
“Most of us thought the lake would be gone by October,” said National Park Services Park Ranger Abby Wines. “We were shocked to see it still here after almost six months. It’s too shallow to kayak in, but it makes amazing reflections of the mountains.”
This means tourists are flocking to the area, do to something that is rarely seen in these parts: standup paddleboarding.
“Reservations are high with anticipation, but many rooms are still available, “ said Rick During, the General Manager of The Oasis at Death Valley in the middle of the 3.4 million acre national park. “The East has its fall foliage and Death Valley has its legendary flowers –and when the conditions are right – it can be a lifetime in the making.”
The Oasis at Death Valley, a secluded resort off of CA 190 , has spring-fed pools, the lowest USGA golf course on earth, cascading bougainvillea-adorned garden, and a spring-watered date palm grove. The lush oasis also attracts wildlife such as roadrunners and coyotes, and it is also one of the only gold-tier designated International Dark Sky Parks in the United States where stargazers can actually see the Milky Way with the naked eye.
Dating to 1927, the historic property encompasses several lodging options: The Inn at Death Valley and the family-friendly The Ranch at Death Valley, both part of a recent $250 million renaissance. There are also casitas, modern quiet luxury cabins, restaurants and more. Only two hours from Las Vegas and four hours from Los Angeles,
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