Gold Rush – The Desert Way with Jaylyn and John

How Camels Paved the Way for Route 66

Jaylyn and John2 weeks ago3 days ago031 mins

It wasn’t Camel cigarettes that paved the way for Route 66, although that would come later with its billboards and imagery appearing along the iconic Mother Road. It was living, breathing dromedaries (one humped Arabian camels) and Bactrian camels (two humped) acquired from Turkey, Egypt, and Tunisia. A persistent legend of the Southwest is the…

What’s on Our Desert Bookshelf? Part IV: 20 MORE Good Reads

Jaylyn and John4 years ago2 years ago16 mins

As the saying goes, so many books, so little time. Picking out your favorite book would be akin to picking out your favorite child. Each has its own unique character. We’ve always had a special affinity for older books. Where words took center stage, not glaring, over-edited photos. Their crafty use of language painted vivid…