"Death Valley's Extreme Heat Draws Tourists Seeking Record-Breaking Temperatures"

Tourists are flocking to Death Valley National Park in California to experience some of the hottest temperatures ever recorded, with temperatures reaching as high as 128 degrees Fahrenheit. The park's unique geography, surrounded by mountain ranges, traps the heat in the valley, creating an intense and oven-like environment. While the official record stands at 130 degrees Fahrenheit, set in 2021, park officials believe that it may have been even hotter in 1913. Despite not breaking the record this time, tourists are still drawn to the extreme heat and the opportunity to take selfies at the Furnace Creek visitor center.