Regional Guides
These regional guides cover the trails, mining sites, and backcountry history I've explored over the years. Each guide includes detailed directions, GPS waypoints, and the stories behind what you'll find.
- Joshua Tree Guide: 42 hikes and mining sites across the park, from well-known trails to remote backcountry routes.
Field References
- Dating Historical Sites: Estimate when a site was occupied from what's left behind: date ranges for can styles, bottle seams and colors, and nails.
- Backcountry Cabin Etiquette: Guidelines for staying in backcountry cabins: first-come courtesy, fire and Hantavirus precautions, and the logbook.
- Rock Art Etiquette: How to visit petroglyph and pictograph sites without damaging them.
- Backcountry Safety: Planning, water, navigation, and vehicle preparation for remote country where help is hours or days away.
- Respecting Resources: Leave No Trace principles, plus the laws that protect historic and cultural sites.