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Adventuring in the California Desert: The Sierra Club Travel Guide to the Great Basin, Mojave, and Colorado Desert Regions of California
Adventuring in the California Desert The Sierra Club Travel Guide to the Great Basin Mojave and Colorado Desert Regions of California Author:Lynne Foster California's desert regions offer a rich diversity of natural attractions, including 600-foot-high sand dunes, colorful badlands, dramatic waterfalls, spectacular granite peaks, extinct volcanoes, mile upon mile of wildflower displays, and over 2,000 species of plants and 500 species of animals. — The most comprehensive guide available to thi... more »s unique environment, Adventuring in the California Desert covers nine regions, including such popular areas as Death Valley National Monument, Antelope Valley, the Mojave Desert, Joshua Tree National Monument, the Salton Sea, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, and much more.
Special features include:
Outdoor recreational opportunities, from car touring, bird watching, and exploring Indian and pioneer historical sites and desert museums to day hikes, backpacking trips, and peak climbs, classified by degree of difficulty
Detailed descriptions of each region's natural, geologic and human history, plus plant and animal identification
Tips on desert safety and survival, weather conditions, clothing and equipment, and special requirements for travel by car
Area maps and access information, suggested tours, lists of public campgrounds and conservation organizations, and facilities for food, water, and gas.
Written by a well-known desert conservationist, Adventuring in the California Desert offers detailed guidelines for getting the most enjoyment out of this unique area without harming its fragile environment. Here is the perfect companion for any desert experience.« less