On July 10, 1913, the planet set a new temperature record at Furnace Creek in California's Death Valley.

The mercury that day topped out at 134 degrees Fahrenheit, a record that has yet to be broken. But that was only the air temperature: In July 1972, the ground temperature here reached an incredible 201 degrees. Though Furnace Creek — a unique, perennial desert stream — is notorious for its inhospitable climates, it's surprisingly rich in wildlife. The endangered willow flycatcher, Panamint alligator lizard, and Mono Basin sage grouse all call it home. The Furnace Creek Visitor Center features exhibits about the fascinating ecology and geology of Death Valley, plus the actual thermometer that measured the record-smashing heat.

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