This 200-page book is a comprehensive, clearly written and richly illustrated look at the climatology, geologic history, evolution, ecology and human pre-history of the Anza-Borrego Desert.
By Mike Wells and Marie Simovich.Mike is a 34-year veteran of the California Park system. His final assignment was superintendent of the Colorado Desert District, which includes Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.Marie spent her career teaching Population Biology, Conservation Biology, and Desert Biology at the University of San Diego.Together they taught classes for years at USD about the natural history of the Anza-Borrego region. They are donating their author royalties to the Anza-Borrego Foundation to help support the Park.