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.
There are many issues that one can explore when dealing with bighorn sheep and minerals. Some of these are in the realm of established science but few if any have been applied. I believe it is the volunteer organizations that will eventually bridge the gap between the knowledge we already
There’s been a long-running controversy in the Western United States. This involves three factions. They are wildlife enthusiasts, the cattle industry, and those that champion the wild horse and burro populations. Wildlife people have a straightforward desire to increase wildlife but this excludes invasive species. The cattle industry also has
The Wilhelm Brothers – Death Valley Thrills
Presents a discussion of desert phenomena. Phenomena happen all the time and are something we should not only be aware of, but something we should try to manage. I share with you a complex and very interesting example of how action and reaction demonstrate awareness.
A model explanation of how an animal’s senses are used to heighten their awareness.
We start with the most simple of concepts – an everyday walk through the desert. As we move, we are a disturbance in “the force”, as is every form of life. We have a certain range and level of awareness that interacts with and affects the range and awareness of
This lecture discusses the role of camouflage in the environment. The use and effects of camouflage demonstrate a universal phenomenon, known as a feedback loop. In the case of camouflage, the feedback loop is one of awareness and knowledge.
This lecture explains how a rock’s height and width effect the local environment as well as the desert environment as a whole. Flat Rock 3D Rock
Edna Calkins Price This book could be viewed in many different ways, as a history book, an adventure book, or a book about various places in the Southwest. And it is certainly all that! However, for me it is a book about two people leaving the modern world and going
Robert H. Webb This book is simply amazing. It represents a monumental effort taken on by many people. The fact that this book has not been on bestseller’s lists is a testament to where our culture now stands. The author can truly be proud of this monumental achievement and the
Carolyn Niethammer I found this to be a valuable and unique book. It is much more than just a list of edible plants; it delves into the true nature of what it takes to be a gatherer. When one takes into account all the books about hunting and fishing, one
Catherine Rich and Travis Longcore This book definitely comes with a message and it is one that I generally agree with; however, you’ll find that such books generally don’t make my list of recommended reading. But this book covers the subject that is rarely talked about and yet is very
