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!