"The world’s largest salt flat, formed from prehistoric lakes that evaporated and left a crusty, polygonal salt landscape; travelers come for one-of-a-kind photos, visits to the Train Cemetery, geyser viewing, and multi-day camping trips across the flats." - Amanda Ogle Amanda Ogle Amanda Ogle is a writer and editor who specializes in travel, food and drink, sustainability, and general lifestyle topics. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, National Geographic, Condé Nast Traveler, Texas Highways, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines