"Unexpected Lake Emerges in Death Valley National Park After Heavy Rains"

Record rainstorms in California's Death Valley have replenished Lake Manly, turning the typically dry Badwater Basin into a lake where kayakers are now paddling. The lake, which is currently about six miles long and three miles wide, is a rare sight in one of the driest places on Earth. Park rangers expect the water levels to drop in a matter of weeks, but the lake may last into April or May. Scientists are interested in studying the lake's size and potential uses, while visitors are enjoying the unique opportunity to kayak in Death Valley.