Wicinas, David P.
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In Sagebrush and Cappuccino, David Wicinas pursues his love of wild country in a most unlikely place – the nation's second larges
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t city. He explores the last pockets of wildlands in the environs of Los Angeles and recounts his unconventional, and often hilarious, hikes.
Torn between the "jolt of a strong cappuccino" and the "smell of wet sagebrush on a misty morning," Wicinas leaves the cafes behind and hits the trail. He muses on the human predicament and his own, reaching beyond LA with humor and wisdom to address our relationship with wildlands and urban sprawl, concerns that affect us all no matter where we live.
Sagebrush and Cappuccino reminds us that even a "twenty-first-century urban jungle" can hold wildland worth protecting – and nurturing.
About the Author
David Wicinas has written for many magazines, including Orion, California Wild, Nature Conservancy, and Parents. He now lives in the San Francisco Bay area.
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