View of  Saratoga Springs

People looking at the Stromatolite (right) at the entrance of Saratoga Springs

Layered stromatolite produced by the activity of an ancient cyanobacteria.

Intrusive Diabase

Intrusive diabase in dolomite at the entrance of Saratoga Springs

The desert pupfish lives in springs and creeks of the Death Valley. With a length of only about 1.5 inches, these fish can withstand a wide range in water salinity as well as temperature variations of  70°F.  There are several species of desert pupfish: Cyprinodon salinus (Salt Creek), Cyprinodon nevadensis (Amargosa pupfish, Amargosa River), subspecies of these fish occupies Saratoga Springs.

If you look carefully you will be able to find the Cyprinodon in the picture ( at least I've seen them when I took the picture :)