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The valley is the ancestral home of the tribe, who have inhabited the region for centuries. Its modern name originated during the 1849 Gold Rush when a group of pioneers became lost in the basin; despite the name, only one member of their party actually perished. Later, the area became a hub for mining borax , famously transported by the "Twenty Mule Teams". Planning a Visit

An overlook famous for its views of golden, undulating badlands. Death Valley

The park receives less than two inches of rain annually on average, though rare heavy rains can trigger spectacular "superblooms" of wildflowers or create temporary lakes in the salt pans. Key Attractions The valley is the ancestral home of the