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The book you need before you go to the Anza-Borrego Desert The Anza-Borrego and Western Colorado Desert Region is a vast, intriguing landscape that harbors a rich variety of desert plants and animals. Prepare for adventure with this comprehensive guidebook, providing everything from trail logs and natural history to a Desert Directory of agencies, accommodations, and facilities, as well as highway mileage markers and GPS coordinates. It is the perfect companion for hikers, campers, history buffs, and casual visitors. The popular guidebook by Lowell Lindsay and Diana Lindsay is fully updated and offers complete coverage of over 1 million acres of desert lands and adjoining mountainous areas: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area, parts of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, Bureau of Land Management recreational and wilderness lands, and more. Anza-Borrego Desert Region features 200 trails of varying difficulty and distances that appeal to both the novice and seasoned hiker. Plus, the newly revised back pocket map is also included, showing expanded boundaries for state park and state vehicular recreation areas. This is a must-have for anyone thinking about visiting Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
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Author: Lowell Lindsay , Diana Lindsay
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Imprint: Wilderness Press
Edition: New edition includes new trails and information about this region that may not be known to the general public
Weight: 0.476kg
ISBN: 9780899977799
ISBN 10: 0899977790
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 21 December 2017
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgments Preface Outline of Trips by Area Map and Illustration List PART I: INTRODUCTION TO THE REGION CHAPTER 1: Areas, Access, and Outdoor Activities Division of the Region into Seven Areas Classification of Public Lands Classification by Route Condition Mileage System for Road and Trail Narratives Camping in the Region Developed Campgrounds Developed Campgrounds in Borrego Valley Developed Campgrounds along Hwy S-2 Developed Campgrounds in the Central and East Hwy 78 Area Other RV Campgrounds in the Region Primitive Campgrounds Outdoor Adventure and Natural History in the Region Nature Walks and Interpretive Services Hiking and Backpacking Horseback Riding Mountain Biking and Recommended Routes CHAPTER 2: What to Do and Not Do for Desert Travel Pre-trip Preparation Vehicle Savvy Desert Driving Techniques Vehicle Equipment Checklist Weather, Water, and Personal Equipment Wind, Water, and You The Water Maxims Desert Hiking and Getting Unlost Personal Equipment Checklist The Ten Essentials Desert Citizenship and Common Sense (Rules and Regulations) Protection of Our Pre- and Historical Heritage Plants, Animals, and Artifacts A Review of Quick Desert Tips Hiking Distances in the Desert Plants Can Hurt You in the Desert If You Run Out of Water Protection Against Heat and Sun For Extra Protection and Better Balance Desert Land Navigation CHAPTER 3: Land Navigation: Map, Compass, and GPS Maps in General and Topographic Maps in Particular GPS and UTM Sections, Ranges, and Townships PART II: ROAD AND TRAIL GUIDE BY AREA Area 1: Western: West Hwy S-22 and Borrego Valley Area 2: Northwestern: Coyote Canyon and Collins Valley Area 3: Northeastern: East Hwy S-22, North Hwy 86 Area 4: Central: Central Hwy 78, Hwy S-3 Area 5: Eastern: East Hwy 78, Central Hwy 86 Area 6: Southwestern: West Hwy 78, Hwy S-2 Area 7: Southeastern: Interstate 8, Hwys S-80 and 98 APPENDIXES Abbreviations Used in This Book Recommended Reading: Books in Print Desert Directory: Anza-Borrego and Western Colorado Desert Region Trails Found in This Book: A Quick Overview Back Pocket Map Key to Topographic Maps Common Plants of the Anza-Borrego Area by Family Index About the Authors
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DIANA AND LOWELL LINDSAY have been exploring the Anza-Borrego region for 50 years. They have written and edited several award-winning books, including Our Historic Desert: The Story of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park; Anza-Borrego A to Z: People, Places, and Things; Marshal South and the Ghost Mountain Chronicles; Fossil Treasures of the Anza-Borrego Desert: The Last Seven Million Years; Geology of Anza-Borrego: Edge of Creation; Geology and Geothermal Resources of the Imperial and Mexicali Valleys; Ricardo Breceda: Accidental Artist; and Coast to Cactus: The Canyoneer Trail Guide to San Diego Outdoors. Diana received her master's degree from San Diego State University, specializing in history and geography of the Southwest. She was a board member of the Anza-Borrego Foundation for almost 30 years and served twice as president. In 2013 she was presented with the Medallion Award-the state's highest honor for ""superior achievement"" in volunteer service. She is an honorary California State Park Ranger. She was also Grand Marshal of the Borrego Days Desert Festival Parade in 2017 and received a resolution from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors acknowledging her contributions to this desert area. Lowell is a former US Navy helicopter pilot and wilderness survival instructor. He received his master's degree from West Texas A&M in public administration, specializing in environmental education. He worked for years as a YMCA executive director and for a period of time managed Camp Marston and Raintree Ranch in Julian, California. He is past president of the San Diego Association of Geologists, served as treasurer of the national Association of Earth Science Editors, and is an active member of the ABDSP Paleontology Society. The Lindsays own Sunbelt Publications, a regional book publishing and distribution company located in San Diego, California.
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