Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and find tranquility in the heart of Death Valley National Park. The Oasis at Death Valley offers a unique blend of history, luxury, and adventure, making it the perfect autumn getaway for families, couples, and solo travelers alike.
A dangerous heat wave is scorching the American West, with Death Valley National Park recording temperatures of 128F and officials reporting a heat-related death there. Oregon is investigating four suspected heat-related deaths in the Portland area, while millions across the US are under heat alerts. The extreme heat comes amid a record-breaking June for global temperatures, adding to concerns about the impact of climate change.
Los Angeles County and surrounding areas are experiencing record-breaking heat, prompting warnings and advisories for dangerous heat illness and wildfire risks. Death Valley National Park also reached record temperatures, with one motorcyclist succumbing to heat exposure. Las Vegas shattered its heat record, reaching 120 degrees for the first time.
A motorcyclist died from heat exposure while riding through Death Valley National Park, where temperatures reached 128 degrees Fahrenheit this weekend. The incident highlights the dangers of extreme heat and the importance of taking precautions when visiting the park.
Death Valley, known as one of the hottest places on Earth, set a new heat record on Friday, reaching 127 degrees Fahrenheit. The extreme heat is expected to continue with even higher temperatures forecast for the coming days.
Wildflowers are blooming in Southern California, the Bay Area, and near LAX, but experts debate whether it’s a ‘superbloom.’ While winter rains have been ample, the blooms aren’t as vibrant or abundant as last year’s drought-busting superbloom. Scientists define a superbloom as a burst of color that appears after seasons with greater than 30% average precipitation, and it typically occurs in low-elevation desert regions. This year’s blooms are not as large or dense in places like Death Valley, and it may be too soon to tell if they will continue to blossom later in the spring. Climate change is making precipitation patterns more erratic, so the effects on wildflowers could play out over time.
