Joshua Tree National Park - Books

Hiking Southern California: A Guide to Southern Californias Greatest Hiking Adventures Ron Adkison From the Publisher: Lace up your boots and sample sixty of the best trails southern California has to offer. Experience the area’s most scenic high-mountain landscape from 11,499-foot San Gorgonio Mountain, explore the world’s largest Joshua tree woodland in Mojave National Preserve, and discover the fascinating geology of Natural Bridge Canyon in Death Valley National Park. Southern California offers hikers diverse coastal, inland, and desert mountains; serpentine canyons, colorful badlands, and vast sand dunes; and cool conifer forests, isolated mesas, and dense cactus stands. Veteran hiker and outdoor writer Ron Adkison will introduce you to all this and more. Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you’ll find trails suited to every ability and interest throughout southern California. Our Price: $15.95

Trad Guide to Joshua Tree: 60 Favorite Climbs from 5. 5 to 5. 9 Charlie Winger From the Publisher: A detailed guide that provides all the information a moderate, trad climber will need for a climbing trip to Joshua Tree.* Detailed directions to locate each climb * Full-color photos of every route * High-quality, moderate climbs that are sure to become your favorites * Descent instructions for every climb Many climbers who visit Joshua Tree spend as much time searching for good routes as they do actually climbing. This guidebook offers the moderate climber a fun, varied and challenging "tick-list" of 60 great Trad climbs, and makes it easy to find your way around. With color photos of every route, detailed maps, and easy-to-follow driving and hiking directions, you’ll be able to climb numerous routes per day and make the most of your climbing trip. Key features of each climb are described, and you’ll even know what to expect when you reach the top of a route and want to set up an anchor and later descend. Are you looking for an area with a concentration of a certain grade or climb? Color-coded overview maps will help you choose your spot. Charlie Winger is a prolific mountaineer who has climbed hundreds of peaks in Colorado, California, the 99 peaks on the Sierra Club’s Desert Peaks List, 5 of the 7 continental summits, and much more. Diane takes a more relaxed approach to hiking, with some of her favorites being treks in New Zealand, Peru, and Nepal. Our Price: $18.95

The Mojave Desert Wildflowers: A Field Guide to the Wildflowers of the Mojave Desert, Including the Mojave National Preserve and Joshua Tree National Pam MacKay From the Publisher: Mojave Desert Wildflowers is the ultimate field guide to wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of the ecoregion that extends from California to Arizona, Nevada, and Utah and includes Death Valley National Park, Mojave National Preserve, and Joshua Tree National Park. Packed with vivid color photos and informative text, this valuable reference will help you identify and appreciate the unique and varied flora of this desert ecosystem. Mojave Desert Wildflowers is perfect for the novice and expert botanist alike. Whether you are lucky enough to spot the stately Panamint Daisy or smell the distinctive fragrance of Grape Soda Lupine, this guide will enhance your next journey into the remarkable Mojave Desert. Our Price: $24.95

250 Great Hikes in California’s National Parks Ann Marie Brown From the Publisher: Foghorn Outdoors 250 Great Hikes in California’s National Parks serves up the best day-hiking adventures in more than a dozen California national parks and preserves, including Channel Islands, Death Valley, Devils Postpile, Joshua Tree, Kings Canyon, Lassen Volcanic, Lava Beds, Mojave, Muir Woods, Pinnacles, Point Reyes, Redwood, Sequoia, and Yosemite. Trails included range from easy walks for families to long, 16-mile treks for seasoned hikers. Whether readers are headed for the sequoia groves of the southern Sierra, the famous granite domes and waterfalls of Yosemite, the 700-foot-tall sand dunes of Death Valley, the underground caves of Lava Beds, or the rugged coast of the remote Channel Islands, 250 Great Hikes in California’s National Parks provides tips and information on the most spectacular trails in each park, the best seasons to hike them, and how to avoid the crowds. All trails are rated for difficulty level, estimated hiking time, mileage, crowds, best season, and overall quality. Our Price: $19.95

Joshua Tree: The Story Behind the Scenery Delcie H. Vuncannon Our Price: $9.95

Classic Rock Climbs No. 01 Joshua Tree National Park, California Randy Vogel From the Publisher: Includes descriptions for nearly 500 rock climbing routes. Selected for their quality from the more than 5,000 established climbs in this Southern California climber’s paradise. Our Price: $12.95

Best Easy Day Hikes Joshua Tree Bill Cunningham From the Publisher: The distinct trees from which this park derives its name are but one of the many attractions of Joshua Tree National Park. Well known to rock climbers, drawn by the park’s challenging rock formations, the park also offers incredible opportunities for hikers. The trails described in this compact guidebook will lead you to cool oases, fascinating historic sites and nature trails, and spectacular viewpoints. Best Easy Day Hikes Joshua Tree includes concise descriptions and detailed maps of 25 short, easy-to-follow trails within the park. The authors of Hiking California’s Desert Parks have picked, with families and hikers of all ages in mind, the best short hikes that showcase the park’s treasures. Outfit yourself with a generous supply of water and a wide-brimmed hat, and you will enjoy some of the best desert hiking California has to offer. Our Price: $6.95

Adventuring in the California Desert: A Sierra Club Travel Guide (1998) Lynne Foster From the Publisher: South, the California desert offers a rich diversity of natural attraction, including 600-foot-high sand dunes, spectacular granite peaks, extinct volcanoes, countless miles of wildflower displays, and over 2,000 species of plants and 500 species of animals.Revised and updated, Adventuring in the California Desert is the most comprehensive guide to nine specific regions, which range from high alpine snow fields to dry barren salt plavas, and include such popular areas as Death Valley National Park, Antelope Valley, Joshua Tree National Park, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and much more.Special features include:— Outdoor recreational opportunities, from car touring, birdwatching, and exploring Native American and pioneer historical sites and desert museums,to day hikes, backpacking 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.Adventuring in the California Desert is the practical tool for perfect trips, ideal for travelers who want to experience the unique sights and sounds of their desert destination without harming its fragile environment. Our Price: $16.00

Bouldering USA: A Complete Guide to 25 Selected Destinations Around the Country Alli Rainey Wendling From the Publisher: A unique and comprehensive guide to the sport of bouldering with 25 selected destinations across the US, from champion competition boulderer Alli Rainey Wendling.Bouldering USA covers nearly everything boulderers of any ability would want to know about the hot new sport of bouldering-from how to do it to the best places to boulder across the U.S. Alli Rainey Wendling introduces readers with little or no experience to the sport, including what equipment to buy, how to develop basic skills, and safety considerations. More-experienced boulders will benefit from Wendling’s techniques and tactics for success garnered from her own experience as a champion competition boulderer.Even more, Bouldering USA provides detailed information about 25 selected bouldering destinations across the country, from Joshua Tree National Park in California, to the Front Range in Colorado, to the legendary Shawangunks in New York. Directions to each bouldering area, recommended problems, and stunning photographs accompany the author’s insider tips for the best time of year to climb; also included are recommendations for campsites, restaurants, and other climbing areas; online resources; and more. This how-to and where-to guide delivers all of the necessary information that you’ll need to get involved in this fast-growing sport and to plan your own bouldering adventures. List Price: $$18.95 Our Price: $17.05

Joshua Tree: Desert Reflections Stephen Trimble Our Price: $9.95