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Ancient Lake Returns to California’s Death Valley After Record-Breaking Rains

Repeated storms from September through November have revived a prehistoric lake in one of the driest places on our planet.

By Renee Straker • just now

Record rainfall has revived an ancient lake in Death Valley National Park. This view is from near the water back toward the Badwater Basin parking lot.

( NPS photo/Savannah M. Sanford )

Record rainfall in one of the driest places on Earth has created a rare treat for visitors to California’s Death Valley National Park.

A lake that dates back to the Ice Age has reemerged. “Lake Manly” sits in the Badwater Basin at the lowest point of the park and the lowest point in North America, at 282 feet below sea level.

Storms between September

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