“Warning: Bears Active in the Area” signs warning of bears, greeted us at 8,300 foot elevation at Mt. Whitney Portal, the small store and already crowded parking lots, gateway to the famous Mt. Whitney hike. 22 miles roundtrip and an elevation gain of 6,000 feet can take you to the top of the highest peak in the lower 48 at 14,605 feet. We didn’t see any bears and we didn’t do the hike, but did enjoy the scenery and cool mountain air.
We did some rockhounding earlier in the morning to find dolomite, a brilliant white form of limestone that sparkles in sun light.
Labor Day Art in the Park in Bishop, California is next on the agenda. As we look forward to a great show, our five weeks on the road is coming to a close.
Hope your holiday is blessed. Hope to see you there.