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Barker Dam, also known as the Big Horn Dam, is a water-storage facility located in Joshua Tree National Park in California. The dam was constructed by early cattlemen, including CO Barker, in 1900. It was raised in 1949 by rancher William F. Keys. It is situated between Queen Valley and the Wonderland of Rocks near the Wall Street Mill. It is a gathering place for desert wildlife, including many species of birds and Desert Bighorn Sheep. Visitors can reach the dam via a short trail from a nearby parking lot and can see Native American petroglyphs a short distance to the west. There is also good bouldering on side trails near the dam. The park offers a Barker Dam Nature Hike led by a ranger.
The lowest 9 feet (2.7 m) of the dam, the original portion, was constructed of concrete surfaced with stone on the downstream side. The height of the dam was raised an additional six feet with concrete in 1949–1950. The dam has several indentations. An inscription at top reads: “Big Horn Dam Built by Willis Keys, W.F. Keyes, Phyllis M. Keys, 1949–1950.” The Barker Dam Loop trail is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) round trip and has little elevation gain. It goes from the parking lot at Barker Dam, past the dam and several good boulder climbing areas and a wall of petroglyphs. The trail offers good birding near the lake and at several spots along the trail that are surrounded by brush. It is a popular trail and is crowded midday.
As of February 2013 the dam was closed to public access due to numerous instances of graffiti and carvings on the dam itself, but is since reopened.
Barker Dam is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." John 1:5
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Point Reyes National Seashore
S.S. Point Reyes "The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore." - Vincent Van Gogh
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After every winter, I revisit this old cabin to view the progress of its deterioration. Being fully exposed to the elements, each passing year leaves its mark on its walls. The build up of snow funnels in through the doorless entry, and when it melts, the water contributes to the rotting floor. Seeing this cabin in its current state makes it hard to imagine that it was once brand new and loved by someone. I gravitate toward things that have a story, and while I don’t know the history of this place, its scars allow you to imagine what this place has seen.
Breakwater Cove Marina “It is the hour of pearl—the interval between day and night when time stops and examines itself.” ― John Steinbeck, Cannery Row
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Happy Monday lovelies! ☀️ It’s been quite the full and amazing couple of weeks for us flower girls and I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who loves us sooo well. We can’t wait to share with you all the new things we always have brewing, but in the mean time be sure to treat yourself to some flowers. Because goodness you so deserve it. #floraflowercart : @elliekoleen event - @thefresnocollective
“Travel is the bridge between you and everything”
A variation on a quote from 13th-century poet Rumi.
In his many poems and love songs, Rumi wrote that “love is the bridge between you and everything.” #everything_imaginable
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