the devil's golf course, death valley, ca
The Devil's Golf Course is a geological site within the park that is the remains of Death Valley's last significant lake, which evaporated about 2000 years ago. As the lake evaporated the minerals in the water became increasingly concentrated. As you look across the Golf Course you will see thousands of miniature salt pinnacles that are carved into interesting shapes by the desert wind and rain. These hard salt crystalline formation stretch far into the distance. In some areas round, cup shaped holes can be seen in the ground, giving the area the name of a golf course. This is completely barren land, with nothing growing in this concentrated salt landscape. Be careful walking around the area, as the formations are razor sharp, and if you fall you could be cut badly.