Oasis at Death Valley facts for kids
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The Oasis at Death Valley
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| Opened | February 1, 1927 |
| Owner | Xanterra Travel Collection |
The Oasis at Death Valley is a special place to stay in Death Valley National Park. It used to be called the Furnace Creek Inn and Ranch Resort. This resort is on private land in Furnace Creek, California. It is owned and run by a company called Xanterra Travel Collection.
The Inn at Death Valley is part of Historic Hotels of America. This group celebrates hotels that are important to history. It is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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The Inn at Death Valley: A Historic Stay
The Inn at Death Valley was once known as The Furnace Creek Inn. It was built by the Pacific Coast Borax Company. The Inn first opened its doors on February 1, 1927. It started with just twelve rooms for guests.
The company's president, Richard C. Baker, wanted more people to visit Death Valley. This would help bring money to their Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad. This railroad was first used to ship borax, a mineral.
In the 1930s, the Inn grew bigger. Twenty more rooms were added. A swimming pool and tennis courts were also built. For many years, the Fred Harvey Company managed the resort. Today, the Inn has 66 rooms. It sits on a hillside and is open from October to May each year.
The Ranch at Death Valley: Desert Adventures
The Ranch at Death Valley is another place to stay. It was once called The Furnace Creek Ranch. It is separate from the Inn and is located on the flat valley floor. You can find it right next to the Park's Visitor Center.
This ranch is famous for a world record! It is where the highest temperature recorded on Earth happened. On July 10, 1913, the temperature reached an amazing 56.7 °C (134.1 °F). That's super hot!
Borax Museum: History of Mining
The Borax Museum is located at The Ranch at Death Valley. This museum shows how borax was mined long ago. You can see old tools and equipment from the Pacific Coast Borax Company.
The museum also has models of twenty-mule team wagon trains. These teams were used to pull huge wagons of borax. You can also see items from early pioneers and different types of minerals.
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In Spanish: Furnace Creek Inn and Ranch Resort para niños
