Hidden Pink Lakes: 11 Secret Locations Where Nature Painted the Waters Pink

9. The Hidden Pink Pools of Death Valley, USA

Nestled in a less-traveled area of Death Valley National Park, a collection of tiny pink ponds offers an unexpected contrast to the usually browns and yellows of the desert. These pools, created from mineral-rich subterranean springs, have special microorganisms that provide the water their unusual rose hue. Death Valley's severe heat and hostile environment have helped to preserve these pools in their native state by hiding them from casual tourists. Millions of years of erosion have moulded the surrounding rock formations into natural viewing platforms from which to see these amazing water displays. According to scientific research, these pools might provide understanding of how life could persist on other worlds with harsh environments.