Man Killed by 121ºF Heat in Death Valley National Park, CA A man died at a trailhead in Death Valley National Park, CA, on Tuesday afternoon as temperatures reached 121°F. The 71-year-old man from the Los Angeles area collapsed outside the restroom at Golden Canyon. National Park Service officials believe he had likely just been hiking the popular trail. He was wearing a sun hat and hiking clothes, and carried a […] SnowBrains | July 20, 2023 0 Comments
1,000-Year Rain Event Causes Historic Flooding and Closes Death Valley National Park, CA | “Nearly a Year’s Worth of Rain Falling in Three Hours” Death Valley National Park was forced to close last week because of historic flooding brought about by “unprecedented” amounts of rainfall, according to the National Park Service. Flash flooding was prevalent and all roads in and out of the park including the visitor center were abruptly closed. Approximately 1,000 people were stranded in the park, according to park officials. No […] Martin Kuprianowicz | August 8, 2022 0 Comments
