Death Valley — the driest place in the U.S. — home to temporary lake after heavy rain

Tourists have flocked to Death Valley, one of the hottest places on Earth and the driest place in the U.S., for an unusual reason this month. Heavy rain created a temporary lake in the national park. 

Some have kayaked. Others have set up beach chairs. Children have worn bathing suits to enjoy the lake, informally known as Lake Manly. The lake is about 6 miles long, 3 miles wide and a foot deep as of mid-February.