Geology of Death Valley National Park - Photo Album Sighting an elusive bighorn such as this ewe is an exciting event few people have.
Rainstorms can make the desert bloom.
This desert fivespot displays its finery. The lowest point in the Western Hemisphere is near Badwater. Death Valley is well known for its 20-mule teams. During the hey-day of borax mining these teams braved the harsh environment and pulled the loads of borax to the railroad. The back wheels of the wagons that carried the enormous loads were taller than a human being.