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Record Rains Spark Desert Revival (Image Credits: Flickr)
Death Valley National Park – Vibrant patches of wildflowers have begun carpeting the typically stark desert floor, hinting at a superbloom that park leaders now anticipate this spring.[1]
Record Rains Spark Desert Revival
Heavy precipitation at the close of 2025 awakened long-dormant seeds across the park, turning barren hillsides green and dotted with blooms. Officials noted that such conditions had not aligned for a major display since 2016. Acting Deputy Superintendent Abby Wines observed the transformation firsthand near the Furnace Creek Visitor Center. “It looks like it will be a superbloom – maybe not fully developed yet – but we’re heading in that direction,” she stated during a recent visit.[1]
Ranger Matthew Lamar attributed the surge to timely fall, winter, and early spring moisture that soaked deep into the soil. These events occur roughly once every decade, drawing crowds eager for the spectacle. Early warmth has accelerated the process, with lower elevations showing the most promise first. Park staff expect the display to intensify through late February.[2]
Hotspots Bursting with Desert Gold
The southern reaches lead the show, where hills near Ashford Mill ruins glow with dense yellow desert gold and purple desert sand verbena. Visitors reported inhaling sweet scents reminiscent of lavender along Jubilee Pass Road. Patches extend across from Harmony Borax Works and into the…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-02-20 21:08:00
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