Staff Reports
The National Park Service (NPS) got a big shock this week when Lake Manly decided to take a spontaneous two-mile road trip north! The lake, nestled in Death Valley National Park, must’ve gotten tired of its old view and decided to relocate all thanks to some heavy winds sweeping through the area. And let me tell you, these winds were not messing around – they were like the real estate agents of the weather world, moving bodies of water around like it was nobody’s business!
Strong Winds Relocated An Entire Lake In Just Three Days | @DailyCaller
I don't understand people who aren't fascinated by the natural world https://t.co/QhZHSPKFP9
— KAY SMYTHE (@KaySmythe) March 8, 2024
NPS Superintendent Mike Reynolds couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw the lake pulling a disappearing act. He probably thought he was in the middle of some kind of magic show! But alas, the disappearing act wasn’t all fun and games – it left behind a bunch of mudflats and footprints that are gonna stick around for a long time. Talk about leaving a mark! And now, poor Mike had to break the bad news – no boating allowed on Lake Manly until further notice. Guess the kayaks will have to stay in the garage for now!
Now, here’s the thing – Lake Manly isn’t exactly a regular visitor to Death Valley. It’s like that one distant relative who only shows up for Thanksgiving every few years when the rain is feeling extra generous. Thanks to a good amount of rainfall earlier this year, visitors got to have a blast kayaking on the lake, which had grown to a whopping six miles long and three miles wide. That’s like the Olympic-sized swimming pool of lakes!
But Mother Nature had other plans. With winds blasting at 40 mph, she decided to push Lake Manly up north and spread it out so thin you could barely wet your toes in it. It’s like she was redecorating and decided the lake needed a new feng shui! Even though visitors can still go check out the dry lake bed and have a stroll on the salt flats, the kayaks are gonna have to stay parked until the next rainy season. Better keep those oars polished and ready for action!
As a conservative republican news writer, I can’t help but shake my head at this whole ordeal. Typical liberal weather patterns, always causing chaos and confusion! But hey, at least we got a good chuckle out of Lake Manly flexing its moving muscles. Let’s just hope it doesn’t decide to relocate any other national treasures next time!
