Death Valley’s Badwater Basin

As Death Valley has come to life this winter with its large floral display, Badwater Basin is where the flowers don’t flourish.  Badwater Basin is probably where Death Valley got its name.  Nothing lives there. These salt flats cover some 200 square miles and provide little hope for life.  The salt is a result of the hot and arid climate in the park that evaporates any moisture, leaving only the salt behind.  At 282 feet below sea level, Badwater is the lowest point in North America, thus creating extremes in temperatures and dryness.

The salt flats of Badwater Basin at Death Valley National Park, California

 

The salt flats of Badwater Basin at Death Valley National Park, California

 

Wildflowers dominate the landscape at Badwater Basin at Death Valley National Park, California
Wildflowers grow up to the fringes of Badwater Basin, but no further.

 

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The salt flats of Badwater Basin at Death Valley National Park, California

 

The salt flats of Badwater Basin at Death Valley National Park, California

 

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      1. Beautiful! I saw that one already but enjoyed looking at the photos again just now. Love the coyote! And love the sunsets. I have a number of friends that are down that way… Enjoy!

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