DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK — In a move designed to protect the public from overwhelming natural beauty, the National Park Service announced plans today to install a series of strategically placed visual obstructions around Death Valley's record-breaking superbloom. The decision comes after reports of visitors experiencing 'unprecedented levels of awe' and 'a disturbing lack of cynicism.'

“While we appreciate the enthusiasm, this level of unadulterated natural splendor is simply unsustainable,” stated Park Superintendent Brenda Croft, adjusting her reflective sunglasses. “People are forgetting that nature is primarily about struggle, survival, and the occasional inconvenient rock. Not… this.” Croft gestured vaguely at a hillside awash in purple and gold.

Initial proposals include large, temporary billboard-like structures featuring images of mundane office supplies, tax forms, and generic corporate logos. A 'controlled viewing corridor' is also being considered, where visitors would be funneled through a narrow path with limited peripheral vision, ensuring only a 'manageable dose' of floral ecstasy.

“Our goal is to reintroduce a healthy sense of disappointment,” explained Dr. Evelyn Hayes, a behavioral psychologist consulting for the NPS. “If every desert visit is a spiritual awakening, where do we go from there? We need to manage expectations. People need to remember that sometimes, a desert is just a desert.”

Park officials are also exploring a 'disappointment tax' for anyone caught visibly smiling for more than 30 seconds.