New Book on the Santa Ana River!

The Santa Ana River Guide:
From Crest to Coast, 110 Miles Along Southern California's Largest River System is the only guide to cover the entire Santa Ana River Watershed. The book introduces readers to the natural and cultural history of the watershed and then connects them to more than 90 parks, trails, wilderness areas and historic sites. The future of the river is discussed and contact information for all the
agencies, nonprofits and other organizations interested in the river are included. 

        SoCal Wild is the work of Southern California Naturalist Patrick Mitchell and his friends and associates.SoCalWild.com highlights the places and issues that are important within the region stretching from Point Sur east to Mt. Whitney and Death Valley and south to Baja and the Gulf of California. A particular focus is given to Cismontane Southern California.
     Explore this site to learn about the diverse wilderness that still thrives in the southern half of the greatest state in North America. View pictures from past trips, learn about threats to these great places or contact Patrick Mitchell to schedule a personal tour, expedition or
presentation.

Patrick Mitchell has guided youth and adults into Southern California Wilderness Areas and lead trips across much of the southwest. His trips range from lodge-hopping travel to primitive backpacking.
He has restored nearly 100 acres of degraded urban landscape to an ecologically healthier condition and consults on restoration projects from large-scale to backyard sized efforts. He has conducted research related to recreational impacts on wildlands and has written extensively on the places he has visited and the work he has done. Contact Patrick to schedule a talk or to set-up a guided tour or expedition through a Southern California Wildland. Programs range from specialized lectures to full service multi-day adventures. Special rates are available for schools and non-profit organizations.

Contact:
Patrick Mitchell
C/O SoCal Wild!
305 South Main Street
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 448-6889

patrick@socalwild.com