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Article: Near fatal attraction The beauty of Death Valley can be almost overwhelming
- Article from:
- The Boston Globe (Boston, MA)
- Article date:
- April 28, 1996
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CopyrightCopyright 1996 The Boston Globe. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Death Valley is both oasis and mirage.
At one moment, the desert appears full of life, with creosote and
cactuses blooming, ancient pupfish spawning and canyon wrens singing.
At other times, nothing is as it seems or as it should be, with rocks
sliding across mud flats, and the lowest point in North America
appearing to shift from place to place.
Forget any notion you may have that Death Valley is nothing more
than a barren, monotonous desert with only Sahara-like sand dunes to
distinguish it. The place is rich and sensuous, and full of
surprises.
My husband and I have traveled across the continent to visit Death
Valley twice, once on our honeymoon. We've four-wheeled to remote
canyons to ...