Barker Dam Nature Trail & Petroglyphs: Joshua Tree National Park
When we arrived at Joshua Tree for the first time on a spring Friday afternoon, we first hiked the Barker Dam Trail. To my surprise, at 1:30 p.m., the parking lot was three-fourths of the way empty. I’d read that this is supposed to be one of, if not the most popular, trails in the park, so I had resigned myself to a busy experience. While my wife and I were not the only ones on the trail, it was not overly crowded. Hiking the Barker Dam Nature Trail We started down the well-worn path, the sand crunching under [...]
See Ancient Native American Pictographs at Chumash Painted Cave
Chumash Painted Cave State Park, located in the mountains near Santa Barbara, California. The park features stunning Native American Rock Art that is incredibly well preserved.
Keys Ranch Tour: Joshua Tree National Park
Keys Ranch Tour in Joshua Tree National Park is great way to explore an off the beaten path portion of the park. Millions of people visit Joshua Tree each year, only a few thousand ever see Keys Ranch.
Hiking to Arch Rock and Heart Rock at Sunrise in Joshua Tree National Park
Sunrise in Joshua Tree National Park is magically, one of the best places to visit is Arch Rock and Heart Rock.
Cholla Cactus Garden in Joshua Tree National Park
Check out the Cholla Cactus Garden in Joshua Tree National Park. It's an easy hike with stunning beauty.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: A Visit with the Gipper
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum is located in Simi Valley, California, about an hour outside Los Angeles. It does the “Great Communicator” justice by guiding visitors through the stages of his and Nancy’s storied life.
Skull Rock in Joshua Tree National Park
Skull Rock is an easy to visit rock formation in Joshua Tree National Park.