rarefruitfan
Dead tree, rock, sky
On the Barker Dam loop. Not surprisingly, given the extreme popularity of this location, this is almost a "civilized" hike - every bump and rock carefully manicured, stairs cut across the entire loop, interpretive signs, etc. Given how much time I spend in "real" wilderness, this felt like Disneyland. The rangers were even battling graffiti on the dam (nicely cleaned up however). Absolutely no parking in the parking lot here too, there were six cars circling looking for my spot when I left (just like Target). Oh well, better that people are out enjoying the National Parks.
Dead tree, rock, sky
On the Barker Dam loop. Not surprisingly, given the extreme popularity of this location, this is almost a "civilized" hike - every bump and rock carefully manicured, stairs cut across the entire loop, interpretive signs, etc. Given how much time I spend in "real" wilderness, this felt like Disneyland. The rangers were even battling graffiti on the dam (nicely cleaned up however). Absolutely no parking in the parking lot here too, there were six cars circling looking for my spot when I left (just like Target). Oh well, better that people are out enjoying the National Parks.