In addition to borax deposits, Death Valley contains an immense salt field. It is thirty miles long, and from two to four miles wide. The crust of salt probably averages one foot in thickness.

One of those historic wagons was destroyed in a fire at Death Valley National Park earlier this month, according to an announcement from the National Park Service (NPS).

The vintage newsreel features a variety of segments showcasing exciting current events, including a swimming team's victory, the challenges faced by a mule team in Death Valley, and a 96-year-old ...