The Wild Lab

Exploring the Enduring Wild with Josh Jackson

Jun 30, 2025
Join writer and photographer Josh Jackson, who champions America’s public lands, as he discusses his new book, The Enduring Wild. He shares personal anecdotes from family camping trips that highlight the beauty and significance of BLM lands in California. The conversation tackles threats to these areas and the essential role they play in mental health and community identity. Jackson advocates for community advocacy and offers practical tips for exploring nature, emphasizing the deep connections between wild spaces and our well-being.
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ANECDOTE

Discovery of BLM Lands

  • Josh Jackson discovered BLM lands when traditional campgrounds were fully booked near Los Angeles.
  • His first trip with young kids sparked a decade-long passion for exploring these overlooked public lands.
INSIGHT

Desert's Quiet Beauty

  • The desert challenges nature expectations with quiet, subtle beauty rather than grandeur.
  • Frequent desert visits transformed Josh from a hiker to a mindful pilgrim noticing every detail.
INSIGHT

Redefining Wilderness and Wildness

  • Wilderness is a human-made concept excluding Indigenous relationships with land.
  • Josh grew to see wildness in urban spaces like his front yard and street trees.
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