Death Valley Explodes with Rare Wildflowers: Best Bloom Since 2016

• Death Valley is experiencing a rare, once-in-a-decade wildflower explosion, officially an "above-average bloom year" by NPS.
• The desert is transformed with golden and violet flora, marking the best bloom event since 2016.
• Triggered by record rainfall in autumn 2025 (2.41in/6.1cm) and a wet winter, soaking seeds and aiding root development.
• Prominent flowers include desert gold, brown-eyed primrose, grape soda lupine, and desert star, with blooms expected until June at higher elevations.
• Visitors are cautioned to stay on trails, avoid trampling or picking flowers, as purple phacelia can cause skin irritation.