num_pages: 272
description: The Great American Desert stretches from Oregon to central Mexico, encompassing some of the loneliest, loveliest spots on the planet. Desert Survivor tells readers how to get there, what to take, and the dangers and pleasures they can expect to encounter along the way. Out-of-the-way gems of the Sonoran Desert are described alongside such popular desert destinations as the Grand Canyon and Big Bend National Park. Desert Survivor is written for the daypacker as well as the more intense traveler who wants to spend a few nights or more under desert skies. The book includes maps, drawings, and photos. Features an overview of the 53 most heavily visited national parks and monuments in the western U.S., and includes guidelines for exploring the desert both by foot and by vehicle.
language: English
title: Desert Survivor: An Adventurer's Guide to Exploring the Great American Desert
titlecomplete: Desert Survivor: An Adventurer's Guide to Exploring the Great American Desert
ratings_count: 7
publisher: Four Walls Eight Windows