It was established to protect a Devils Hole Pup Fish. The fish is under an inch long and only lives in Devils Hole. A crack in the earth that has water in it. The water is 89 degrees and very salty.
This zebra tailed lizard greeted us in the parking lot. Last time I was here I was greeted by a sidewinder.
Not a very good picture of the hole as it is completely surrounded by high fencing to keep us out. The hole is known to be at least 300 ft. That is far as divers have been able to go.
Another lizard taking advantage of some shade.
This is Longstreet Springs, the fussy cloud left of center is fine sand being blow about by the water shooting from the ground. This spring puts out over one thousand gal. a minuet at 89 degrees. It also has Pup fish. 
The Longstreet Cabin that has been restored.
This flower is the Yerba Manza it was used by the natives of this area fore medicine. Treating colds,coughing and stomach pain. Also to relive swelling and as an antiseptic. All parts of the plant were used.
In the center of this photo is a Pup fish. The blue spot. (click on the photo to enlarge)
There are several pup fish in this shot. They are very small but bight blue.
More pup fish. The first time I was here they were not in breeding colors just brown.
This is a steel plate in a bridge over the streams flowing from the springs. This is Kings pool springs at Point of Rocks. All the trails are wooden decks and are being rebuilt. We were not able to visit Crystal springs, the largest springs in the park because of the reconstruction of the decking.
One of the displays in the park. I really enjoy visiting this area and recommend it.
The folioing photos of are of cactus blooming in the garden of the Preferred RV Resorts garden.
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