In this episode, I interview Josh Jackson, author and public lands advocate. Our discussion centers around Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands and the imperative of connecting people to these vast stretches of public lands. We discuss Josh’s new book, The Enduring Wild, which focuses on California BLM lands and aims to highlight their beauty and importance through immersive storytelling, photography, and essays. He elaborates on the themes and messages from his book, emphasizing the need for public awareness and engagement to protect these lands from industrial threats. Josh also discusses his passion for leading trips for urban dwellers to introduce them to camping and the natural world.

The Enduring Wild

Josh’s Substack (Forgotten Lands Project)

Usal Project

Totem Salmon

00:00 Introduction to Josh Jackson and Public Lands

00:15 Discussing 'The Enduring Wild'

00:29 Josh's Passion for Leading Camping Trips

01:02 Personal Experiences in Death Valley

02:12 Exploring BLM Lands Around Death Valley

03:53 The Usal Project and Urbanites' Introduction to Nature

08:23 Connecting People to Public Lands

12:48 History and Importance of BLM Lands

16:35 Challenges and Conservation Efforts

20:36 The King Range Conservation Area

27:08 The Mojave Desert Camping Trip

28:34 Challenges in BLM Management

30:11 The Lost Coast

31:13 Salmon Conservation Efforts

34:40 Exploring BLM Lands in California

36:27 The Bodie Hills

39:56 Wilderness

51:07 The Importance of Public Lands

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