FROM THE INTRODUCTION “Stabby plants and kitty litter.” These were the colorful words a hiker used to describe the desert moments before I led a group of desert novices on an introductory hike in Joshua Tree National Park. A few of these hikers had ventured out reluctantly, carrying the burden of preconceived notions about what they would find: a hot, scorched wasteland that wanted nothing more than to hurt them in creative ways. The irony of the hiker’s statement hit home moments later when I led the group into a lush oasis of California fan palms nourished by permanent water sources. We discussed how the desert’s oases harbor a diverse array of wildlife, like seaports on the edge of the Pacific, and how the indigenous peoples from ages long gone cultivated and nourished the oases while benefiting from their abundant resources. In the midst of all that kitty litter, we found a vibrant secret that ultimately turned the desert skeptic into a desert enthusiast. - Scott Turner, author
✔ Author(s): Scott Turner
✔ Title: Hike the Parks: Joshua Tree National Park: Best Day Hikes, Walks, and Sights
✔ Rating : 4.8 out of 5 base on (44 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1680512528
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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