Wildsam Field Guides: Joshua Tree
Author | : Taylor Bruce |
Publisher | : Wildsam National Parks |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2021-11-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 1467199516 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781467199513 |
Rating | : 4/5 (513 Downloads) |
Download or read book Wildsam Field Guides: Joshua Tree written by Taylor Bruce and published by Wildsam National Parks. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wildsam Field Guides: Joshua Tree leads travelers into one of America's most iconic and alluring desert destinations, exploring the national park and surrounding area with guidance from local experts and longtime residents. Contributors include multimedia artist Kim Stringfellow, climbing guide Bob Gaines, writer Claire Vaye Watkins, Indigenous naturalist Elizabeth Paige, World Famous Crochet Museum creator Shari Elf, biologist Tim Shields and others. In addition to base camp recommendations, great hikes and practical tips for the high desert, the book digs into the namesake "trees" (actually yuccas!), Wonder Valley's jackrabbit homesteads, Twentynine Palms' military history, wildlife corridors, Coachella Valley date farms, UFO sightings, the local artist community and much more.