Take a road trip into the Desert Southwest. Wildsam Field Guides leads travelers into the most authentic experience of this American region, working closely with an eclectic team of trusted locals. Visit this vast and inspiring area, including:Where to find authentic Navajo rugs; The best burger-and-shake joint in Moab, Utah; Historic outlaws and lawmen of note; Scenic back roads from every Southwestern state; A map of stunning Grand Canyon overlooks;Intel on seeing New Mexico from a hot air balloon;Pointers on high desert photography; Expert selection on retro inns and destination hotels.
Taylor Bruce is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Wildsam Field Guides. He grew up on his family farm on the border of Georgia and Alabama. Taylor studied writing at Vanderbilt University, and, after, wrote freelance for magazines such as Men's Journal, Oxford American and National Geographic Adventure, among others. He took a full-time writer's post at Southern Living in 2007. After moving to New York and pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing at Brooklyn College, Taylor launched Wildsam out of his 500-square foot apartment in 2012. The original Nashville guide caught the attention of national media and thoughtful travelers alike, and in 2015, National Geographic awarded Wildsam the "Traveler 50" award. Taylor lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Robin, and two sons, Booker and Truett.