Eastern Sierra Camping Trip
Join Usal and Forgotten Lands Project for a weekend of camping in California’s Eastern Sierra, where autumn paints the aspens gold and mountain air carries the first hints of winter. This is the season when the high country feels most alive — crisp mornings, glowing canyon walls, and lakes reflecting fire-bright foliage.
Our basecamp will sit at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, giving us easy access to hiking trails, natural hot springs, and sweeping vistas. Along the way, we’ll also visit a remarkable geothermal site where steaming vents and mineral-rich waters reveal the volcanic forces that shaped this landscape. Days will be spent hiking to alpine lakes, soaking in mineral springs, and exploring the vivid spectrum of fall colors that make this region one of the most spectacular places in the West. Evenings will bring us back to camp for shared meals and a campfire under the stars.
Book Tour: San Francisco Litquake
Featured guest at San Francisco’s Litquake festival. More details to come!
29 Palms Book Festival: Keynote Address
Excited to join the festivities at the 29 Palms Book Festival! On Saturday, November 8, I’ll be giving the keynote address on themes exploring the beauty and fragility of desert landscapes.
Time: 11:30am
FREE TICKETS HERE: https://www.29pbf.com/program
Book Tour: Point Reyes
Josh Jackson visits Point Reyes to discuss his new book, The Enduring Wild: A Journey into California's Public Lands (Heyday Books) with Golden State Naturalist podcast host Michelle Fullner.
Book Tour: Santa Barbara Public Library
Featured guest at the Santa Barbara Trail Talks Series to discuss The Enduring Wild.
The Giant Sequoia Camping Trip
Join me and the Usal Project for a weekend surrounded by towering trees and rushing creeks. Whether you're here to explore, swim, fish, or just soak up the high country air, this camping trip offers a rare chance to reconnect with wild California. Our days will be filled with scenic hikes, dips in hidden river swimming holes, and visits to important Indigenous landmarks along the way.
Book Tour: Oakland
HeyDay Presents: Josh Jackson and Obi Kaufmann on chronicling California’s environmental past, present, and future. Ticketed event at Clio’s bookstore in Oakland, CA.
$0 for admission of Heyday Members
$40 for admission plus a copy of The Enduring Wild by Josh Jackson
$15 for admission plus a drink of your choice (non-alcoholic drinks are also available)
Book Tour: San Francisco
Join us on Wednesday, July 23 at 7pm when we welcome Nicholas Triolo and Josh Jackson to celebrate the release of their new books, The Way Around and The Enduring Wild.
A portion of proceeds from sales of our authors' books will go to benefit the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Or donate with your RSVP.
Secretary Speaker Series with Wade Crowfoot
Join Secretary Wade Crowfoot in conversation with author, photographer, and public lands advocate Josh Jackson as they explore The Enduring Wild, Jackson’s powerful new book chronicling a road trip across California’s vast and often overlooked public wilderness. Jackson reveals the beauty, complexity, and urgency of protecting more than 15 million acres of Bureau of Land Management managed lands across the state.
Date: July 22, 2025
Time: 12pm to 1:00pm
Location: 20th Floor Cafe
Book Tour: Pasadena
Special book tour event at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena, CA.
The evening will feature a reading, an inspiring conversation with Jaclyn Cosgrove from the LA Times, audience Q&A, and book signing.
Book Tour: Bishop
Special book tour event at the C5 Studios Community Arts Center in Bishop, CA.
The evening will feature a book reading, an inspiring conversation with Ghost Town Living author Brent Underwood, audience Q&A, and a book signing. Attendees will also be among the first to see the premiere of a powerful new documentary short spotlighting a little-known but imperiled landscape on the edge of Death Valley.
We will be raising money for the Friends of the Inyo!
Book Launch @ Parks Project
Join us for the official launch of The Enduring Wild at the Parks Project Discovery Center in Culver City!
The evening will feature a book reading, an inspiring conversation with Parks Project co-founder Keith Eshelman, audience Q&A, and a book signing. Attendees will also be among the first to see the premiere of a powerful new documentary short spotlighting a little-known but imperiled landscape on the edge of Death Valley.
We will be raising money for the Conservation Lands Foundation!
The Great Sequoia Camp Trip
UPDATE: SOLD OUT.
Spend the summer solstice weekend exploring one of the most awe-inspiring corners of the western Sierra Nevada.
Join Usal and Josh Jackson in the heart of Giant Sequoia Country for a weekend surrounded by towering trees and rushing creeks. Whether you're here to explore, swim, fish, or just soak up the high country air, this camping trip offers a rare chance to reconnect with wild California. Our days will be filled with scenic hikes, dips in hidden river swimming holes, and visits to cultural landmarks like the Indian Bathtubs — evidence of the deep Indigenous history in these mountains.
Across the weekend we’ll follow forest trails to the massive Adam and Hercules trees, scramble along the North Fork of the Tule River to shaded plunge pools, and take in sweeping views on a sunset hike before gathering around the campfire.
REI will provide all the camping gear, so all you need to bring is your food. Our basecamp setup includes tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and chairs, ensuring a comfortable stay as we immerse ourselves in this remarkable landscape.
Santa Monica Mountains Fund: Keynote Address
Join us for an evening of community, connection, and a first look at Trails Forever, our bold new effort to restore damaged trails, protect fire-impacted landscapes, and create a more resilient future for the Santa Monica Mountains. With special key note speaker guest author, Josh Jackson of @forgottenlandsproject, at the Anthony C. Beilenson Visitor Center at King Gillette Ranch on June 7th for a day devoted to celebrating these amazing connections that bring people out of the ordinary and into a world of contemplation, awareness, and natural beauty.