Wildsam Field Guides: Joshua Tree

by Edited by Taylor Bruce, Illustrated by Camellia Neri

Overview

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" which are actually yuccas, a type of flowering plant;
• Wonder Valley's jackrabbit homesteads;
• Twentynine Palms' military history;
• Wildlife corridors;
• Coachella Valley date farms;
• UFO sightings;
• The local artist community;
• And much more!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467199513
Publisher:	Wildsam Publishing
Publication date:	11/15/2021
Series:	WildSam National Parks
Edition description:	2023 ed.
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	4.00(w) x 6.30(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Taylor Bruce is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Wildsam Field Guides. He grew up on his family farm on the border of Georgia and Alabama. Taylor studied writing at Vanderbilt University, and, after, wrote freelance for magazines such as Men's Journal, Oxford American and National Geographic Adventure, among others. He took a full-time writer's post at Southern Living in 2007. After moving to New York and pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing at Brooklyn College, Taylor launched Wildsam out of his 500-square foot apartment in 2012. The original Nashville guide caught the attention of national media and thoughtful travelers alike, and in 2015, National Geographic awarded Wildsam the "Traveler 50" award. Taylor lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Robin, and two sons, Booker and Truett.

Table of Contents

Essentials 009

Trusted intel about geography, logistics, issues, planning and cultural context

Natural World 021

A scientific, cultural and historical survey of the park's plants, animals and landscapes

Almanac 037

Literary heritage, news clippings, timelines and other archival curiosities

The Park 059

Adventures in the national park's diverse landscapes and insight on base camps beyond its borders

Interviews 085

Converations with locals offering deep knowledge of art, science and conservation

Stories 103

Esays exploring Joshua Tree culture, heritage and essential landscapes

Directory & Index 119

Notes 124

Foldout Map 145