What a beautiful day for exploring the refuge! I had no idea it was such a special place and that the facilities were so first rate. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Your in our neighborhood! My wife and I love that area for birding. Spring and fall are our times to go. It is VERY green there in the spring. We have spotted about 50 different species of birds there, some of which we haven’t seen elsewhere. It is a critical water hole for migratory birds, and you can see some unexpected birds, such as pelican, egrets and herons. You also see ducks not usually in southern Nevada, like brown ducks. Lots of wildlife, but you have to be patient to see them. We have seen Mountain Lions, Bobcats, foxes, several species of snakes and of course the ever present Coyote. Best of all very few people know about this place, even in Vegas, so we usually have very little company.
You bring a candid edge to your channel that is really enjoyable. No electronics or gadgetry just the country you travel and explore is often times simply marvelous. I'll explore this one as well!~Cheers!
We got a chance to visit the park last year and it was so interesting, what a change in the landscaping compared to the death valley area around it. Great video Ray.
Here is some info from the website - "Crystal Springs boardwalk will take you to our most beautiful Caribbean-blue spring pool. This spring produces 2,800 gallons of water a minute, is approximately 15 feet deep and the water stays a consistent 87° (F) 30° (C). The length of the boardwalk is approximately 0.9 miles round-trip (1,430 meters) and there are benches, viewing area complete with scopes and colorful informational panels along the way. The boardwalk is wheelchair accessible but no bicycles are allowed. "
I think the pools are spring fed so are year round. The larger reservoirs looked a bit low so likely collect seasonally water for birds. There is also a large underground cavern called Devils Hole www.nps.gov/deva/learn/nature/devils-hole.htm "Ash Meadows is the discharge point for a groundwater system extending over a hundred miles to the northeast. Thirty seeps and springs bring to the surface "fossil" water which entered the groundwater system thousands of years ago. Ash Meadows is home to 26 species of endemic plants and animals, including three other endangered fish (two of them pupfish) and seven threatened plants."
You really should’ve started with the on the ground footage for a good hook for the viewers , the story telling could be drastically improved that way. Almost lost me cause the maps were boring but the footage was spectacular
Thanks for the advice, but I have found many of my RV viewers like the maps first in my travel videos as it then gives them a better understanding of what they see on the ground and how to get to the place. I've had many comments saying so. All the best, Ray
No, because it's a protected wildlife refuge, they just want people to look at it. There are endangered fish found only in these pools plus the migrating birdlife.
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Another amazing video. Thank for sharing.
Great video Ray.
Definitely a thumbs up 👍
WOW so pretty. We were just out there and not far, we even went to Death Valley. Didn’t know about this place.
Quite the refuge. The water color was beautiful. Thanks for sharing it.
Fantastic! Absolutely beautiful!
What a beautiful day for exploring the refuge! I had no idea it was such a special place and that the facilities were so first rate. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thanks Ray! We have never been disappointed following in your footsteps- love the info you share on your channel!
Glad to hear it!
Very nice Ray. Great tunes as well!
Thanks
Your in our neighborhood! My wife and I love that area for birding. Spring and fall are our times to go. It is VERY green there in the spring. We have spotted about 50 different species of birds there, some of which we haven’t seen elsewhere. It is a critical water hole for migratory birds, and you can see some unexpected birds, such as pelican, egrets and herons. You also see ducks not usually in southern Nevada, like brown ducks. Lots of wildlife, but you have to be patient to see them. We have seen Mountain Lions, Bobcats, foxes, several species of snakes and of course the ever present Coyote. Best of all very few people know about this place, even in Vegas, so we usually have very little company.
Cool! We saw a species list in the visitor center. Was pretty impressive!
You bring a candid edge to your channel that is really enjoyable. No electronics or gadgetry just the country you travel and explore is often times simply marvelous. I'll explore this one as well!~Cheers!
We got a chance to visit the park last year and it was so interesting, what a change in the landscaping compared to the death valley area around it. Great video Ray.
Hey Ray is that A hot Spring or cold water Springs
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Here is some info from the website - "Crystal Springs boardwalk will take you to our most beautiful Caribbean-blue spring pool. This spring produces 2,800 gallons of water a minute, is approximately 15 feet deep and the water stays a consistent 87° (F) 30° (C). The length of the boardwalk is approximately 0.9 miles round-trip (1,430 meters) and there are benches, viewing area complete with scopes and colorful informational panels along the way. The boardwalk is wheelchair accessible but no bicycles are allowed. "
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Is this one of those lakes that goes dry in the summer and then with the winter rains you get “instant” fish?
I think the pools are spring fed so are year round. The larger reservoirs looked a bit low so likely collect seasonally water for birds. There is also a large underground cavern called Devils Hole www.nps.gov/deva/learn/nature/devils-hole.htm
"Ash Meadows is the discharge point for a groundwater system extending over a hundred miles to the northeast. Thirty seeps and springs bring to the surface "fossil" water which entered the groundwater system thousands of years ago. Ash Meadows is home to 26 species of endemic plants and animals, including three other endangered fish (two of them pupfish) and seven threatened plants."
You really should’ve started with the on the ground footage for a good hook for the viewers , the story telling could be drastically improved that way. Almost lost me cause the maps were boring but the footage was spectacular
Thanks for the advice, but I have found many of my RV viewers like the maps first in my travel videos as it then gives them a better understanding of what they see on the ground and how to get to the place. I've had many comments saying so. All the best, Ray
Can you go in the water and is it dog friendly? 🎉
No, because it's a protected wildlife refuge, they just want people to look at it. There are endangered fish found only in these pools plus the migrating birdlife.