We wake up about 6. H wants to capture the sunrise on the huge boulders so he takes off on foot for photos and I take the dogs on a walk.
After breakfast, we pack up and start the scenic drive through the park. Thankfully there are not a lot of people on the road. We visit Keyes Lookout, a scenic view of the region. But it’s hardly scenic! The hazy pollution is incredible!
We have seen this pollution in every scenic place we’ve been in the western US and Canada. It makes me crazy and sad that the next generations will not be able to appreciate this beauty.
Our drive through the park is very scenic.
We are on our way to Mojave National Preserve. It’s about a 3 hour drive. We gas up first in 29 Palms. H comes back from the mini-mart with a bag of potato chips–a not unusual driving treat, I’m embarrassed to say. As I drive and munch, I’m thinking I’m familiar with this taste but it takes me a while to name it. H has surprised me with Lays Chicken and Waffle potato chips, a new flavor. It’s equally embarrassing to admit that my favorite dish at the local BBQ joint is fried chicken and waffles. But my expert opinion is that it does NOT work for potato chips!