Barker Ranch
Visiting Barker Ranch in Death Valley National Park
Barker Ranch located in the Panamint Range in Death Valley National Park is the place Charles Manson and the Manson Family were arrested by Inyo County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol, and National Parks Service after brutally murdering actress Sharon Tate, and committing the Labianca murders. The ranch was owned by Arlene Barker and her husband. Learn how to navigate the road to Mengel Pass & Goler Wash to reach this property.
Jenn Lloyd is a disabled travel blogger and television writer based in Los Angeles. After a successful career writing for shows like KC Undercover and The Thundermans, she launched Sick Girl Travels to share her experiences navigating the world with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, POTS, and fibromyalgia. Having visited 40 U.S. states, 39 countries, and all 7 continents, Jenn offers inclusive travel guides with accessibility tips for those with mobility challenges. Her work has been featured on CNN, Huffington Post, and Consumer Reports. When not traveling, she enjoys fostering dogs, photographing street art, and spending time with her French bulldog, Miss Madelyn Pew.
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