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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jessica Hill

Death Valley landmark reopens to tourists after decade-long closure

After a decade of closure following a devastating flash flood, Scotty’s Castle, a 1920s desert retreat once a vacation home for a millionaire couple and the domain of a famous con man, is finally welcoming visitors back for limited tours.

Nestled into a desert hillside within Death Valley National Park, the landmark tells a perfect Wild West story of a cunning cowboy, a search for gold, a shootout with bandits, and friendship – a great tale, even if some of it was made up.

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