FURNACE CREEK - The Hottest Town On Earth - Why Do 136 People Live Here?

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I love Death Valley. Went there as a teenager and have longed to go back. I’m 62 and a widow now. Never wanted to force my family into a vacation there. Your video reignited my passion! 2025 I will be in Death Valley,

I am a seasonal worker and live and work in a much smaller “town” called Bullfrog on the Utah side of Lake Powell. I work for the concessionaire, as do most of the residents. There are maybe 50 full time residents year round. It’s 66 miles to the nearest “town” and there’s not much there besides some gas stations and a small grocery store. To do any real shopping or see a doctor, etc., you have to drive 225 miles/3.5 hours to Grand Junction, Colorado. Thank goodness for Amazon! It doesn’t get as hot here (usually 100-110 degrees) and our gas is $4.21/gal for Regular and we do have the lake!

My kind of weather, 350 days of sunshine. The guy you interviewed is also chill but focused. He nailed what you said, if you are here, you are here with a purspose.

I visited Furnace Creek in July years ago. The digital thermometer in town read 117 degrees at 5 PM in the afternoon. Felt like being in an oven. Can’t imagine 134 degrees.

Very comprehensive and nice video of the place. Worked as an exchange student on a summer job visa from the Netherlands there back in the summer of 1994. It was so tranquil. Worked in the kitchen of the Furnace Creek Ranch and Hotel mostly making sandwiches for the occasional day visitors from LA. Stayed in one of those bungalows you showed. No internet or mobile phones back then so the only news was the LA Times newspaper which arrived always a day late. Have been back once (in 2018) since and it is still an amazing place.

Wow that's extreme for a town. Thanks for sharing. I went to Death Valley in the winter and that's a hell a lot better than being here in the summer.

I was born and raised in Texas, now live not far from Death Valley in the Mojave Desert. I much prefer this dry heat over that miserable Texas humidity! Great video, well done.

Great video !!!! Drove their with family and were amazed at gas price and heat !! Carry water for sure !! Thanks for video . You ask great questions !

When are you gonna start making Top 10 Reasons Not to Move to videos again?

Outstanding video, look forward to seeing more !!

Excellent video. Keep 'em coming.

Good info. Thanks!

wow 45K in 10 hrs. Chasing your dream in the Death Valley (7.29.2024). Nothing is impossible when you have healthy legs & a heart of gold. Life is a challenge & overcome your obstacles in the Hottest Town On Earth! Great job and make more to educate & entertain everyone.

Great video, I lived in Vegas for two years and worked at a machine shop with only water coolers and big fans inside our shop use to hover around 90 to 100 degrees indoor take wet towels and freeze them wrap around your neck and drink lots of water .

Cue the “Yes, but it’s a dry heat” jokes now. Interesting channel you’ve got. Thanks!

I lived here for two years. Summers are indeed rough, but it's also kind of neat to experience some of the hottest temperatures in the world. Winters, as well as parts of fall and spring are quite pleasant, and there is SO much to go out and explore. The culture of resort and NPS employees (often, but not always separate from one another) is actually quite diverse and there's always something to do if you're so inclined.

Going for a run in the middle of the day like that is insane. I live in Phoenix, it's a consistent 110 give or take, and I don't even like walking to my car during the day. Best thing to do is wait till the sun goes down or do things early in the morning before the heat kicks in.

I don’t know how I came across this video on my feed but I am so happy I did. That man was very motivating. He’s a lovely man and I pray he reaches all his goals and keeps staying motivated and positive. Me.. I wanna move to an igloo in Siberia so this place would be my personal hell😂 it hits 80 degrees in LA and I’m tapped out. I’m done. I’m sweating I’m angry… I have seasonal depression. No, it’s a thing. Don’t laugh 😂 okay laugh. To those 136 people I pray for you.

Great job.