Springtime in the Desert Mountains

About this episode

The episode explores the transformation of the desert landscape in spring and pays tribute to Ray Barnes while celebrating the anniversary of a classic work.

It's the magical time when the cold winter desert becomes an Eden of Wildflowers, as we luxuriate in the the spring warmth of the Sun & the birds are all delirious. Just like that, way up here in the Mojave mountains.  ALSO:  We dedicate this episode to the memory of Ray Barnes.  PLUS:  It's the 50th anniversary of the desert-fanatic classic The Monkey Wrench Gang . Desert Oracle Radio (c)(p) 2017-2026 http://DesertOracle.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/desertoracle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Ken Layne

Topics covered

• wildflowers
• spring
• desert
• Mojave
• nature
• memory
• anniversary

Keywords

• desert
• springtime
• wildflowers
• Mojave
• Ray Barnes
• The Monkey Wrench Gang
• nature
• Eden

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Monkey Wrench Gang

Places: Mojave mountains

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