Furnace Creek is surrounded by a number of Park Service public campgrounds.

They have a federally recognized tribal reservation and government at Furnace Creek, California.

Farther down into the valley are the main visitor attractions and a large oasis, the aptly named Furnace Creek.

Some families still live in the valley at Furnace Creek.

The route took the competitors through Furnace Creek, where temperatures on Thursday were between 125 and 128 degrees.

Furnace Creek is a spring, oasis, and village that sits on top of a remarkably symmetrical alluvial fan.

In 2006, Furnace Creek 508 saw its largest number of entrants yet, at 179 (75 solo and 104 in teams).

"I have an idea something is happening near Furnace Creek, something important enough to bring the President here."

There was no other way to see what was happening in Furnace Creek.

"So what do you think they've got in Furnace Creek?"