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Desert Southwest

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    Wildsam – Desert Southwest

    Discover the vast beauty and layered history of the Desert Southwest with this immersive Wildsam field guide. From hot springs to trading posts, and from Navajo cultural traditions to the nostalgic charm of Route 66, this guide captures one of America’s most iconic regions through stories, maps, and expert local insight.

    Inside Wildsam Desert Southwest, you’ll find a rich blend of regional perspectives:

    • Tales from award-winning writers, past and present

    • Detailed road trip itineraries stretching from West Texas to Arizona

    • Profiles of distinctive towns, landscapes, and desert communities

    • Interviews with artists, scientists, mystics, ultrarunners, and naturalists

    • Archival pieces, curated history, and selective recommendations for authentic experiences

    • Offbeat and deeply informed intel that reveals the heart of the Southwest

    This guide offers an in-depth look at the region’s landscapes, culture, lore, and people—perfect for travelers, readers, wanderers, and anyone drawn to the desert’s expansive magic.

    “From its burnt-orange days to the night skies pitched with a million stars, the Southwest brings to stage wonder and awe.”

    Highlights

    • Features stories, interviews, maps, and archival finds

    • Covers West Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona

    • Ideal for planning scenic drives, hikes, and cultural exploration

    • Premium Wildsam format for collectors and travelers

    • A thoughtful guide to the American Desert Southwest

    Details

    145 pages, printed in the U.S.A. Back-pocket size, 4 x 6.5 inches Featuring more than two dozen local experts

    Founder & Editor in Chief Taylor Bruce
    Editor Gillian Brassil, Chris Cohen
    Illustrations Caroline Tomlinson
    Contributing Writers Jay and Alison Carroll, Mikki Brammer, Samantha Alviani, Leigh Patterson, Hampton Sides, Kate Siber, Grayson Schaffer, Phillip Connors
    Featuring Deidre Hunter, Rob Krar

    Shipping & Returns
    • Wildsam Shipping Rate Calculated at Check Out
      Standard delivery: 3-5 business days.
    • 7-day hassle-free returns. Contact us for instructions.

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    Authorized Retailer Statement

    My American Goods is an authorized retailer of WILDSAM through Shopify Collective. All products are authentic and shipped directly from WILDSAM's official inventory. Learn More.

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    • Made in America

    • Fuled by Real & Rooted Things

    • Reduced Carbon Footprint

    • Highest Quality Print

    • Community Driven

    What makes Wildsam Special To Us

    At My American Goods, we’re excited to include Wildsam because they merge storytelling, craft and American authenticity in a meaningful way. Everything they produce carries the spirit of place—from road-trip lore to regional insight—and celebrates makers who value depth, context and purpose. Wildsam reads like an adventure, delivers like design, and belongs in the hand of the shopper who wants more than just a product.

    The Details That Matter

    What kind of products does Wildsam offer?

    Wildsam produces travel-field guides, lifestyle goods and apparel inspired by American places, road trips and the spirit of exploration. Their collection is rooted in design, story and place.

    When was Wildsam founded and what’s its mission?

    Founded in 2012, Wildsam’s mission is to “tell true stories of place,” seeking out the real, the rooted and the meaningful in American destinations and culture.

    Where are Wildsam’s products designed or made?

    Wildsam is an American-based brand (with design and operations in the USA). While products are about American place and travel, the brand emphasises U.S. storytelling and craft.

    Who is Wildsam for — what type of customer?

    Their goods appeal to curious travelers, regional explorers, and those who appreciate design and storytelling tied to place. Whether you’re a seasoned road-tripper or someone wanting thoughtful home/lifestyle goods, Wildsam delivers.

    Are the travel guides actionable? What will I get from them?

    Yes — Wildsam field guides deliver expert local knowledge, hand-drawn maps, essays, interviews and curated lists of places you wouldn’t find in typical travel books. They are built for deep engagement and real experience.