Explorations of the Wild and the Human Spirit

Journey into a collection of essays, reflections, and field observations that seek to uncover the deeper truths hidden within the desert and ourselves.

These writings weave together natural history, survival wisdom, philosophy, and personal experience — offering a window into The Way of Things.

Introduction to Videos

This first video should is an introduction to the content contained within the whole series.  The knowledge and ideas presented, though not scientific, are based on facts learned through experience.  Take a journey away from a modern means of approach to the natural world, and momentarily return to a more

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The Jackrabbit

This humble, often overlooked creature lives almost everywhere in the desert, such as along the dry lakes at the bottom of Death Valley and in the high mountains among the piñons and junipers. They do this through their ability to eat a wide range plants. The jackrabbit is an extreme

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