Overview
- Death Valley National Park reports widespread low‑elevation blooms led by Desert Gold, with peak displays expected through mid to late March and higher‑elevation flowers likely from April to June.
- Officials confirm this is the strongest bloom year since 2016 but stop short of declaring a superbloom, noting the term has no scientific definition and can be misleading.
- A supervisory park ranger described “localized superblooms” on several alluvial fans near Furnace Creek to lower Badwater Basin, reflecting strong but uneven coverage.
- Record and well‑timed rainfall, including the park’s wettest November on record, helped trigger abundant germination and flowering across the desert.
- To prevent trampling and habitat damage seen during March 2016’s 209,000‑visitor surge, agencies urge “Doom the Bloom” practices as some tour operators emphasize small groups and Leave No Trace.