EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Edwards Air Force Base issued the following press release:
Hidden in the Mojave Desert, where heat waves shimmer over cracked earth, unexpected sanctuaries of water and wildlife thrive. While the arid high desert is famous for its dry lakebeds, a unique combination of vegetation, soil and human ingenuity has created a series of remarkable desert ponds that hold water all year long.
Two of these fascinating oases are located on Edwards Air Force Base, offering a prime recreational opportunity for families, researchers and nature lovers alike.
Just over a mile north of the base's south gate, a six-acre haven sits on Branch Memorial Park. Although the pond is entirely man-made, ai...