California rains prove ideal for kayakers in Death Valley, US’s driest place

Temporary lake forms in Badwater Basin thanks to record rainfall – and aquatic enthusiasts have been taking in a rare opportunity

The rains that soaked California in recent weeks have created an unusual opportunity for kayaking in the driest place in the US.

Visitors at Death Valley national park have a rare chance for aquatic recreation in a temporary lake that formed in Badwater Basin, the National Park Service said in a statement.