Number of new tuberculosis cases: 9,582 (2013) Number of new salmonella cases: 50,634 (2013) Number of new Lyme disease cases: 36,307 (2013) Number of new meningococcal disease cases: 556 (2013)
Death Valley, California, is the largest national park in the contiguous United States: 3.4 million acres of desert vastness. At first glance it appears to be a barren wasteland, to be hurried through as quickly as possible, but the alert visitor soon recognizes that there is much here to see and experience.
Death Valley National Park. Anchors. Stark in appearance and haunting in name, Death Valley is a very-much-alive desert set between high, snow-capped mountains. The name doesnât do justice to the vibrancy of Death Valleyâthe mysteries of the life sustained in this arid and isolated landscape capture the attention of adventurers.