A Photo Journey Through Death Valley

We were initially drawn to Death Valley this winter by news that the region had experienced perfect conditions giving rise to a once-in-a-decade “Superbloom.”  Apparently, sufficient rain fell throughout the fall and winter months to
enable the plethora of wildflower seeds that would typically never sprout to flourish throughout the otherwise barren desert landscape.  And it was, indeed, quite a sight.  Endless fields of yellow Desert Gold spread across the valley floor, set against a backdrop of seemingly lifeless red rock.  In addition to the yellows, we saw dozens of wildflower varieties, from delicate whites to vibrant purples.  It really was spectacular, and I could  easily see why so many visitors from all across the globe had flocked to Death Valley to see the seemingly desolate world spring to life.

But the wildflowers were just the beginning.  Aside from a few minor mishaps (including a tent door zipper that came unraveled as soon we set up camp the first night), the four days we spent in Death Valley were nothing short of magical.  What follows is a brief photo journey from our trip to Death Valley National Park, a land of extremes and of extreme beauty.