We checked in with the visitor center this morning, about the road into the coke oven area, and they are closed and will be for some time. That was our plan for tomorrow, was to drive over there to see them. They are believed to be in the best shape of any coke ovens in the west. I guess we'll be coming back, as we have some unfinished business here. We had tickets for the tour through Scotty's Castle and the basement tour, also. It was quite elaborate and interesting. Scotty was a prospector who claimed to have struck gold and built this immense castle out in the middle of the desert. Instead, it was the vacation home of his wealthy friends from Chicago. We also drove over to see the Ubehebe Crater, which was not far from Scotty's Castle. It was a volcanic explosion that thrust rocks in a six mile radius and in some places, the rocks were 150 feet deep. The crater is 600 feet deep, and is 1/2 mile wide.
Ubehebe Crater
Living area of Scotty's Castle
Courtyard of Scotty's Castle
Music room
Outside view of Scotty's Castle
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