Not far from Badwater Basin, there’s an area called the Devil’s Golf Course. You can see why. 
It’s basically a field of salt crystals. You can walk out into it, but it’s not easy, and sometimes it hurts. 
Here’s some up close.
When you stand out in it, the formations go up to your knees (if you’re short like me). Trippy.
I saw so little of Death Valley, but it seems like there’s something bizarre around every corner. I can’t wait to go back . . . next winter.
all other priorities rescinded 
We’ve been wanting to go to Death Valley for so long! Last time we tried to go there, it was closed due to dangerously high temperature. Glad to see it through your post. Cheers!
Thanks! I’ve got a couple more collections of pictures to post, if you’re interested in seeing more. Definitely go in winter!
What’s the temperature like in winter? what sort of gear should I bring? I’m from the UK you see, so not too familiar with the climate around that neck of the woods (or lack of it, come to think of it :P)
We camped and really didn’t bring much: typically camping gear. We went in the first week of January, and temperatures were perfect–mid-70s, I think. Friends were just there last week and said temps were in the mid-80s. Of course it gets a lot colder at night, so you’ll want to bring a range of clothes.
Ah I see, thanks for that, shall keep it in mind