David BaakeDeath ValleyYami and I stayed in the park from November 29th until December 4th. Here are some of the highlights.4 min read·Dec 7, 2020----
David BaakeinInvironmentThe Age of Moving StarsMoon was a bulb last night. The saguaro I was sleeping under cast a bold, distinguished shadow on the desert floor. Several times I awoke…2 min read·Feb 29, 2016----
David BaakeThe Joshua TreeLike Walt Whitman, the Joshua Tree contains multitudes. With enthusiasm unmitigated by its harsh surroundings, it reaches out in eight…1 min read·Feb 29, 2016----
David BaakeThe Gilded FlickerPerched atop a mighty saguaro, the gilded flicker is a picture of confidence. Of all the animals of the Sonoran Desert, only the flicker…2 min read·Feb 29, 2016----