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An AutoCamp x Field Station Destination Guide

Your Guide to Joshua Tree

One of California’s most iconic destinations, Joshua Tree is a desert paradise where rugged landscapes meet artistic expression. Whether you’re interested in exploring the national park or diving into the eclectic culture of the destination, outdoor activities and unique experiences await.
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<h3>Choose Your Ideal Stay</h3>
Between <a href="https://autocamp.com/location/joshua-tree/" target="“_blank”" rel="noopener noreferrer">AutoCamp</a> and <a href="https://www.fieldstation.com/joshua-tree/stay">Field Station</a>’s Joshua Tree locations, there are a ton of ways to explore the desert and choose the accommodations that best suit your travel vibe. Both locations feature year-round pools, onsite food and beverage options, and locally inspired experiences &#8211; plus, they are both dog-friendly!
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Planning a group trip? Utilize AutoCamp’s multi-room offer and enjoy the balance between individual Airstreams and communal campfire sessions, or book one of Field Station’s bunk rooms for the ultimate sleepover experience. Traveling with your family? Give yourself a little extra space with an AutoCamp Cabin, or try one of Field Station’s trundle rooms.
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<h3>Discover Natural Wonders</h3>
<h4>Joshua Tree National Park</h4>
Venture into the home of the Joshua trees, towering rock formations, and star-studded skies at Joshua Tree National Park. Hike through hidden oases, climb granite monoliths, and witness unforgettable sunsets in this notable national park.
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<h4>Cholla Cactus Garden</h4>
Stroll through spiny cholla cacti at the Cholla Cactus Garden. A short nature trail winds through this unique ecosystem, offering opportunities for photography and close encounters with native flora and fauna.
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<h4>Keys View</h4>
Experience panoramic vistas of the Coachella Valley and beyond from Keys View. This scenic overlook provides stunning views of the San Andreas Fault and Mount San Jacinto. On clear days, you may even get a glimpse of the Salton Sea.
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<h3>A Taste of the Desert</h3>
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<h4>Dinner and Live Music</h4>
A trip to Joshua Tree is simply not complete without a stop at Pappy &amp; Harriet’s, a staple in historic Pioneertown. Stop in for a cocktail and some wood-fired bites, then settle in for the night’s live music. From Paul McCartney to Lizzo, this local haunt has hosted a range of musicians &#8211; you never know who may drop in!
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<h4>Farmers&#8217; Market</h4>
On Saturdays, pop over to the vibrant Joshua Tree Farmers&#8217; Market and sample fresh produce, artisanal goods, and tasty treats. Engage with the community, discover unique finds, and immerse yourself in the local scene.
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<h4>Vegan-Friendly Spots</h4>
For omnivores and herbivores alike, Frontier Cafe is a great place to fuel up before or after hitting the trail. Start your day with a seasonal latte and bagel sandwich, or perhaps enjoy the vegan BLT for lunch (the tempeh is made in-house!).
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<h3>Choose Your Adventure</h3>
<h4>Rock Climbing</h4>
Challenge yourself on world-class rock climbing routes amidst Joshua Tree&#8217;s iconic formations. Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned climber or a beginner, there are routes for every skill level, offering thrills and breathtaking views.
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<h4>Hiking Trails</h4>
Opt for a hiking adventure through Joshua Tree&#8217;s diverse landscapes, from desert washes to rocky peaks. Explore trails like Hidden Valley, Barker Dam, and Ryan Mountain, each offering unique opportunities to connect with nature.
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<h4>Stargazing</h4>
Escape the city lights and experience the magic of Joshua Tree&#8217;s dark skies. Set up camp in the park or join a stargazing tour for an unforgettable night exploring the galaxy.
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<h3>Enjoy Art and Local Gems</h3>
<h4>Art Galleries</h4>
Discover the lively arts scene by visiting <a href="https://www.joshuatree.guide/art-galleries" target="“_blank”" rel="noopener noreferrer">local galleries</a> that showcase the works of talented artists, who are often inspired by the surrounding desert landscape. With a range of modalities, there&#8217;s something to captivate everyone.
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<h4>Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum</h4>
Explore the unique outdoor art installations at the Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum. Wander through sculptures created from found objects, each telling a story of resilience and creativity. It’s just a bonus that this museum is free.
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<h4>Grab a Souvenir</h4>
Visit the Mojave Flea Trading post, a fun marketplace featuring a range of markers and creators. From art pieces to natural skincare, there are plenty of fun items to browse. Commemorate your trip or maybe impress your friends with a one-of-a-kind gift.

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Curated for the adventurer in your life

The Field Station Gift Guide

This holiday season, we’re scheming the perfect present for everyone on your list. Whether they’re a seasoned climber or a first-time hiker, we’ve curated selections from our Gear Shop for every kind of outdoor excursion. 
<h3>For the Climber</h3>
For the climbers in our group, we reach for the newest, coolest <a href="https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/">Black Diamond</a> gear and apparel. 
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Field Station Trucker Hat</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Black Diamond Alpenglow Hoodie</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Black Diamond White Gold Chalk</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Black Diamond Mojo Chalk Bags</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Black Diamond LiteWire Carabiners</li>
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<h3>For the Bike Enthusiast</h3>
Bike gear heads often have everything they need, so we like to surprise and delight them with our custom <a href="https://www.cadencecollection.com/">Cadence</a> collabs, bike care products that they&#8217;ll always need, and <a href="https://www.picture-organic-clothing.com/en">Picture Organic</a> apparel and accessories.
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Cadence x Field Station Biking Jerseys</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Cadence x Field Station Water Bottle</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Picture Organic Biking Hip Packs</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Guide to Mountain Biking Guidebook</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Mountain Flow Bike Care Products</li>
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<h3>For the First Time Adventurer</h3>
Supported discovery is what Field Station is all about. We&#8217;ve rounded up our favorite first time adventure essentials for those friends looking to dip their toes into the outdoors.
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Field Station Sculpture Garden Tee</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Field Station I&#8217;m a Trailhead Hat</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">National Parks Guidebooks by National Geographic</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Compass</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://mymedic.com/">MyMedic</a> First Aid Kits</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Making Camp by Martin Hogue</li>
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<h3>For the Desert Dreamer</h3>
We all have those friends that love dry heat, dusty shoes, and the sun. Let&#8217;s keep them hydrated on their desert adventures, with sun protection and books about the expansive American desert.
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.dometic.com/en-us/outdoor?avad=353993_f3562fb39">Dometic CX5 Cooler</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Field Station x <a href="https://www.miir.com/">Miir</a> Water Bottle</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Field Station x <a href="https://nalgene.com/">Nalgene</a> Water Bottle</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://lifestraw.com/">Lifestraw</a> Water Filtration Products</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.outdoorresearch.com/">Outdoor Research</a> Echo Sun Hoodies</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Outdoor Research Sun Hats</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Xenophile by Cactus Store</li>
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<h3>For the Camp Coffee Lover</h3>
Coffee made outside just tastes better. When we&#8217;re ready for a cuppa, we reach for the new classics in camp coffee-making. Or, when we just can&#8217;t wait, we go straight for a canned draft latte.
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Field Station x Miir Camp Mug</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.snowpeak.com/">Snow Peak</a> Coffee Grinder, Pour Over, and Mini Camp Stove</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://aeropress.com/">Aeropress</a> plus filters</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.lacolombe.com/">La Colombe</a> canned draft latte</li>
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A Giving Tuesday Guide

Field Station’s 2023 Giving Guide

As the year winds down, we get into a festive mood and think about gratitude and gifting. It&#8217;s also time to explore more ways to give back, protect and preserve the places we love, and make the outdoors more accessible and inclusive for all. With so many worthy causes and organizations, we’re highlighting a few that we’ve contributed to this year in hopes you might do the same.
Learn more about these organizations below and follow each link to make your own contribution.
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<h3>The Outdoorist Oath | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/outdooristoath/" target="“_blank”" rel="noopener noreferrer">@outdooristoath</a></h3>
The Oath was founded to support a different and healthier outdoors. The organization uses an educational model to build commitments to action that any outdoorist can take to support our planet, inclusion, and adventure. Through their workshop, The Oath aims to create a supportive environment that brings out the best in people, and through that, aim to understand and change systems that do not serve us. The Oath is inspired and grounded by theories and practices that have been studied, observed, peer-reviewed, tested, and proven successful effecting social change.
<a href="https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTg4NTg2" target="“_blank”" rel="noopener noreferrer">Make the outdoors more inclusive</a>
<h3>Leave No Trace | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leavenotraceorg/" target="“_blank”" rel="noopener noreferrer">@leavenotraceorg</a></h3>
Using the power of science, education, and stewardship, Leave No Trace is on a mission to ensure a sustainable future for the outdoors and the planet. Leave No Trace developed 7 Principles to provide an easily understood framework of minimum impact practices for anyone visiting the outdoors. The Principles can be applied anywhere — from remote wilderness areas to local parks, and even in your backyard. Each Principle covers a specific topic and provides detailed information to empower you to minimize your impacts.
Leave No Trace continually examines, evaluates, and reshapes the Principles and conducts research to ensure that they are up to date with the latest insights from biologists, land managers, and other leaders in outdoor education.
<a href="https://lnt.org/give/donate-now/#form" target="“_blank”" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leave it better than you found it</a>
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<h3>Outdoor Alliance | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/outdooralliance/" target="“_blank”" rel="noopener noreferrer">@outdooralliance</a></h3>
Outdoor Alliance mobilizes the power of all outdoor enthusiasts to protect public lands and waters. OA does the hard work of building relationships with decision makers, enthusiasts, and activists to preserve trails, create new legislation, share maps, and empower others to protect the places in their backyards and beyond.
OA represents a broad nonprofit coalition of national advocacy organizations across a range of outdoor sports and interests including American Whitewater, American Canoe Association, Access Fund, International Mountain Bicycling Association, Winter Wildlands Alliance, the Mountaineers, the American Alpine Club, the Mazamas, the Colorado Mountain Club, and the Surfrider Foundation.
<a href="https://secure.everyaction.com/2tkQkIyPDEq7BP5T5nmiQw2" target="“_blank”" rel="noopener noreferrer">Power conservation through outdoor recreation</a>
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<h3>Friends of Arches and Canyonlands | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/friendsofarchesandcanyonlands/" target="“_blank”" rel="noopener noreferrer">@friendsofarchesandcanyonlands</a></h3>
Each year, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks asks Friends to support special projects and programs that would otherwise go unfulfilled. Gifts help fund these important and critical requests. The desert ecosystems that comprise these parks surprise many with their incredible biodiversity and fragility. Many park flora and fauna are considered rare, threatened, or endangered.
Friends of Arches and Canyonlands supports the protection of these wild places by protecting dark skies, preserving and protecting vital water resources, and improving human waste disposal in highly sensitive sites. Friends also supports search &amp; rescue (SAR) supplies and equipment, as well as SAR training to ensure safe recreation in the park year round.
<a href="https://foacp.org/donate/" target="“_blank”" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support critical needs in Utah’s most popular national parks</a>
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<h3>Mojave Desert Land Trust | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mojavedesertlandtrust/" target="“_blank”" rel="noopener noreferrer">@mojavedesertlandtrust</a></h3>
The Mojave Desert Land Trust works tirelessly to conserve desert habitats and ecosystems through land acquisition and stewardship, plant conservation and restoration, outreach and advocacy, and education. Since 2006, MDLT has conserved more than 100,000 acres of prime desert habitat, forever weaving together national parks, national monuments, wilderness areas, and wildlife linkage corridors.
The organization works closely with a broad range of desert community members and visitors, as well as with local, state, and federal agencies. MDLT offers hands-on learning and volunteer opportunities to residents and visitors of the desert.
<a href="https://www.mdlt.org/giving-tuesday" target="“_blank”" rel="noopener noreferrer">Protect fragile California desert ecosystems and habitat</a>
<h3>Your Field Station Stay Makes an Impact</h3>
Every night booked at Field Station Moab and Field Station Joshua Tree supports effective nonprofit, charitable organizations working on stewarding the environment, furthering conservation through outdoor recreation, and improving access and inclusion for everyone wishing to get out there.
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Field Station’s 2023 Giving Tuesday Guide

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Explore the Mojave Desert with Field Station and AllTrails

Our Favorite Hikes in Joshua Tree

Whenever we&#8217;re looking to plan our next hike or backpacking trip, we turn to our friends at AllTrails. With their help, we&#8217;ve put together a guide to the best hikes in the Joshua Tree area. From trail maps to driving directions, our Field Station x AllTrails curated list of Joshua Tree hikes comes with reviews, photos, and insights from fellow trailblazers.
Field Station Joshua Tree offers direct access to Joshua Tree National Park, plus Pioneertown and more of the iconic Mojave Desert. In the mood for a trek with stunning landscapes and ethereal views? We have a spot. Feeling like a more causal rock garden stroll? We have that too.
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How to get going:
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<li class="li3">Check out our curated <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/explore/list/field-station-joshua-tree-top-hikes-125c0e9">Joshua Tree trail list</a></li>
<li class="li1"><a href="https://alltrails.io/rN0DaxFRQxb">Download the AllTrails app</a> to safely and confidently head out on your own self-guided adventure.</li>
<li class="li1">As a Field Station guest, <a href="https://alltrails.io/e/CccuqSCRQxb">use this link</a> for a free month of AllTrails+. Get the benefits of downloading maps to use without service as well as other safety and navigation features.</li>
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Make the most of your adventure

AllTrails: Best Hikes in Joshua Tree

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Take action to support outdoor recreation

Public Lands Rule

Field Station is proud to partner with Outdoor Alliance to help lovers of the outdoors practice everyday stewardship, protecting and advocating for the places we love to recreate. We’re taking time to endorse and highlight an important rule. 
Take action below to voice your support toward increasing the priority of outdoor recreation as a key consideration for managing BLM land. Read on below for more information on the ruling as written by our partners at Outdoor Alliance.
<a href="https://action.outdooralliance.org/a/blm-public-lands-rule">TAKE ACTION</a> 
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Republished from Outdoor Alliance:
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is the largest landholder in the U.S., managing 245 million acres of public lands and some of the most spectacular and prized landscapes for outdoor recreation. The BLM manages these lands for multiple use, which includes extraction, development, and logging, but also conservation and outdoor recreation. Less than 15% of BLM lands are protected through the BLM’s National Conservation Lands system, making it even more important that the BLM can manage multiple use lands sustainably.
BLM lands are among the most cherished landscapes for outdoor recreationists. 81 million people a year visit BLM lands, and BLM lands have millions of acres to explore with fewer permits, restrictions, and crowds than their National Park counterparts. Until June 20, the BLM is looking for feedback on a proposed Public Lands Rule, which could be enormously influential in supporting conservation and preserving outdoor recreation values on our public lands.
The proposed Public Lands Rule offers real ways for the BLM to balance conservation with extraction and development on the land it manages. The BLM’s mission is to “sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations,” but historically the BLM has prioritized extraction over conservation. The Public Lands Rule is an effort to give the BLM the tools it needs to manage for conservation and for the long-term. Part of BLM’s mandate—“sustained yield”—explicitly recognizes that resources need to be managed sustainably, but too often, BLM has been unable to ensure that multiple-use lands are managed to provide their continued benefits into the future. This rulemaking will help ensure that all BLM lands—not just areas with special designations like Wilderness or Wild and Scenic Rivers—are managed sustainably.
The rule would direct land managers to make determinations of landscape health by applying its “fundamentals of land health” decision-making tool, which is currently only used on grazing leases. By evaluating landscape health at scale, the agency would be better able to direct restoration activities, designate Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACECs, a BLM conservation designation), and prioritize protection of “intact landscapes.” Throughout this process, BLM has an opportunity to more comprehensively incorporate recreation, both to protect recreation values and to use these values to further drive conservation.
One significant piece of the Public Lands Rule is a new conservation leasing program. The rule proposes that when oil and gas, mining, and other extractive industries develop public lands and their activities unavoidably damage the landscape, industry would be required to do compensatory mitigation work—meaning that they must pursue restoration activities in other areas. The Public Lands Rule’s conservation leasing program would allow these restoration activities to occur more readily on public lands. We will be asking BLM to ensure that this program is broad enough to embrace projects with both a restoration and recreation purpose.
Until June 20, the BLM is seeking public comment, and we can’t emphasize enough how important these comments will be. A few powerful extractive industries and some lawmakers in the House have already mounted objections to the rule. The BLM—as well as your elected officials—need to hear that Americans want to see conservation, recreation, and sustainability made a priority. Outdoor Alliance, along with many other conservation and recreation organizations, will be submitting comments to the BLM with support and feedback on the rule, but your voice can shape the future of public land management.
We’ve made it easy to submit a comment to regulations.gov, with a sample comment below. Alongside emphasizing your support for the Public Lands Rule, you can attend a <a href="https://www.blm.gov/public-lands-rule">public meeting</a> or take two minutes to ask the BLM to look for opportunities to incorporate recreation into what they are doing, both as a reason to protect places and to protect them in a way that embraces sustainable recreation.

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Here's to a more sustainable future

Field Station x Outdoor Alliance

Plan Your Stay

Field Station was built on the belief that the world would be a better place if more people could experience the outdoors. More than just a place to rest your head, our partnerships aim to build a better world and a more sustainable future through the power of outdoor recreation.
With every room night sold, Field Station proudly supports and partners with organizations that uphold our mission and core values of everyday stewardship, radical inclusivity, and supported discovery.
As we launch the Field Station brand in 2023, our initial philanthropic partnerships will help set the tone of how we intend to link arms with the outdoor community in support and stewardship of our home planet through the places we love to recreate in and call home.
We’re proud to announce one of our 2023 supported organizations is the <a href="https://www.outdooralliance.org/">Outdoor Alliance</a>. OA is the only organization in the U.S. that unites the voices of outdoor enthusiasts to conserve public lands, helping ensure our public lands are managed in a way that embraces the human-powered experience.
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Outdoor Alliance mobilizes the power of all outdoor enthusiasts to protect public lands and waters. OA does the hard work of building relationships with decision makers, enthusiasts, and activists to preserve trails, create new legislation, share maps, and empower others to protect the places in their backyards and beyond. 
Field Station is your basecamp to the outdoors and a place for action. We bring lodging, retail, rentals, and experiences together closest to the point of recreation. With the partnership we’re forging with OA, guests are invited to engage, advocate, contribute to, and preserve the places we love — closest to the crag, trailhead, put-in, ski-run, or singletrack.
OA represents a broad nonprofit coalition of national advocacy organizations across a range of outdoor sports and interests including American Whitewater, American Canoe Association, Access Fund, International Mountain Bicycling Association, Winter Wildlands Alliance, the Mountaineers, the American Alpine Club, the Mazamas, the Colorado Mountain Club, and the Surfrider Foundation. 
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We invite you to join us as we build community and support the impactful work Outdoor Alliance does to galvanize the outdoor industry into a force for good.  
To learn more about OA’s work visit their <a href="https://www.outdooralliance.org/">site</a>, follow their work on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/outdooralliance/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/OutdoorAlliance">Twitter</a>, and stay tuned on events and opportunities to further engage at Field Station by <a href="https://www.fieldstation.com/sign-up">signing up for our newsletter.</a>

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A discussion with the outdoor photographer.

A Fireside Chat with Cliford Mervil

Cliford Mervil is redefining outdoor photography.
We sat down with Cliford to learn more about his methods, his perfect adventure, and what inspires him to stay out there.
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FS: Where do you find the most ease in the outdoors? What gives you that sense of *exhale*?
CM: I love the desert. It&#8217;s just one of those places. Whenever I&#8217;m driving down to California, I try to take the south routes just so I can stop in the desert for a few days. There&#8217;s nothing out there for miles and it just kind of draws you in. I&#8217;ve been to places where there&#8217;s beautiful big mountains and you can kind of get lost in the mountains – but the desert just makes you think. I find myself reflecting on everything because it&#8217;s just nothing out there and the kind of feeling it brings, just staring into the void.
FS: I think that&#8217;s a perfect way to put it. It&#8217;s almost like that desert landscape is so vast and open that it puts your mind in that same framework. 
CM: Yeah, it just slows you down. Because in the big mountains, there&#8217;s just so much to see – your eyes are all over the place, but out in the desert, it’s just that one point and you can stay in focus. Monument Valley is one of my favorite spots to stop in and just camp out for two days and stand out and think and plan.
FS: You&#8217;ve worked with so many different outdoor brands and gone on these huge trips to the mountains and in these places where really extreme things are happening. What do you think the word “adventure” really means and do you think it’s an approachable concept that anyone can access? How would you define accessible adventure, or maybe redefine it?
CM:  To me, adventure can be anywhere. It can be in your backyard, it can be down the trail. Adventures are just what&#8217;s new to you. An adventure is discovering new things, whether it’s a trail you’ve walked down a million times but you’ve never stopped to take it in, or even your own backyard. Just slowing down and actually looking around and enjoying the place in the moment that you&#8217;re in. 
I do love mountaineering. I love the challenges that it brings and the adventure of having a sense that I&#8217;m doing something I thought was impossible. Or moments like Boundary Waters where you leave everything behind and relax and slow down. To me that&#8217;s also adventure – it&#8217;s whatever you discover that&#8217;s new to you. 
And I do like type two fun. The moments that suck in that moment but later on, you can just kind of laugh at.
FS: It’s refreshing to talk to someone that can see both sides of adventure –the summits that people look at and say “That seems crazy for me” right alongside finding adventure in the ordinary. 
What advice would you give those that are new to the outdoors, or haven’t had that life experience yet of spending time outside?
CM: You need to start small in the outdoors. It doesn&#8217;t have to be somewhere cool just because you see a lot of pictures on Instagram about it. Start small and go out in your own backyard. Go to your local trails, state park, or national forest. Do a lot of research around what you’re about to do so you feel ready. 
Stay tuned for more conversations with Cliford and other outdoor creatives.

Cliford Mervil is redefining how outdoor photography represents all peoples and abilities within the outdoors.
We sat down with Cliford to learn more about his methods, his perfect adventure, and what inspires him to stay out there.
FS: Where do you find the most ease in the outdoors? What gives you that sense of *exhale*?
CM: I love the desert. It&#8217;s just one of those places. Whenever I&#8217;m driving down to California, I try to take the south routes just so I can stop in the desert for a few days. There&#8217;s nothing out there for miles and it just kind of draws you in. I&#8217;ve been to places where there&#8217;s beautiful big mountains and you can kind of get lost in them – but the desert makes you think. I find myself reflecting on everything because it&#8217;s just nothing out there and there&#8217;s a feeling it brings, just staring into the void.
FS: I think that&#8217;s a perfect way to put it. It&#8217;s almost like that desert landscape is so vast and open that it puts your mind in that same framework. 
CM: Yeah, it just slows you down. Because in the big mountains, there&#8217;s just so much to see – your eyes are all over the place, but out in the desert, it’s just that one point and you can stay in focus. Monument Valley is one of my favorite spots to stop in and just camp out for two days and stare out and think and plan.
FS: You&#8217;ve worked with so many different outdoor brands and gone on these huge trips to the mountains and in these places where really extreme things are happening. What do you think the word “adventure” really means and do you think it’s an approachable concept that anyone can access? How would you define it, or maybe redefine it?
CM:  To me, adventure can be anywhere. It can be in your backyard, it can be down the trail. Adventures are just what&#8217;s new to you. An adventure is discovering new things, even if it’s a trail you’ve walked down a million times but you’ve never stopped to take it in. Just slowing down and actually looking around and enjoying the place in the moment that you&#8217;re in. 
That said, I do love mountaineering. I love the challenges that it brings and the adventure of having a sense that I&#8217;m doing something I thought was impossible. Or moments like Boundary Waters where you leave everything behind and relax and slow down. To me that&#8217;s also adventure – it&#8217;s whatever you discover that&#8217;s new to you. 
And I do like type two fun. The moments that suck in that moment but later on, you can just kind of laugh at.
FS: It’s refreshing to talk to someone that can see both sides of adventure –the summits that people look at and say “That seems crazy for me” right alongside finding adventure in the every day. 
What advice would you give those that are new to the outdoors, or haven’t had that life experience yet of spending time outside?
CM: You need to start small in the outdoors. It doesn&#8217;t have to be somewhere cool just because you see a lot of pictures on Instagram about it. Start small and go out in your own backyard. Go to your local trails, state park, or national forest. Do a lot of research around what you’re about to do so you feel ready. 
[Stay tuned for more conversations with Cliford and other outdoor creatives.]

A discussion with the acclaimed outdoor photographer

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