This week we're exploring Joshua Tree National Park, and if you're looking for a great day hike, join me at Barker Dam. This trail is an easy 1.2 mile loop that gives visitors great views of the dam itself, beautiful rock formations, and different desert plants including cacti.

Barker Dam is a historic highlight of this trail. It was originally built in the early 1900s by cattlemen who used it to hold water for their grazing cattle over 100 years ago. The trail is also lined with interpretive exhibits that share about the history, plants, animals, and people of this area. At the southern end of the trail is another treat - large boulder formations have ancient petroglyphs carved into the desert varnish. This rock art site is believed to date back 2,000 years and it a must stop on this hike.

For more information on this spot, see my full "Barker Dam" blog post at [ Ссылка ]

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