The book
By Dustin Charles Berg. Published November 2023 by Desert Covenant Books LLC. About 200 pages, as a Kindle eBook and a print edition.
About the book
"Embark on a captivating journey through Mesquite, Nevada, and the expansive Tri-State area, known for its vast nature, unique culture, and historical landmarks. Explore the Arizona Strip, Southern Utah, the resilient Virgin River Valleys, and historic Lincoln County, NV. Uncover the region's agricultural roots, geological wonders, and distinctive ingenuity."
From the back cover.
The Arizona Strip guide puts it this way: the book "meticulously details and maps the terrain and history of the Mesquite Region. This publication features engaging content on UTV trails and captivating stories from a bygone era, showcasing the unique aspects of the area we live in."
From the preface.
The trails section
From page 93, five regions, each in three parts. Each region links to its page here.
Also in the history: "Mesquite's Trails and Parks: Promoting an Active Lifestyle," "Nature's Wonders: State & National Parks Around Mesquite" and "Federal Influence: Protection & Restriction." Page numbers are from the print edition's table of contents.
Sample pages
Three of the book's sample pages: the trails section in the table of contents and the two-page Did You Know? fact sheet. Select a page to read it.
All eleven sample pages on allaroundmesquite.com (opens in a new tab)
Who it is for
"Whether you are a seasoned local or a curious visitor, All Around Mesquite, Nevada is crafted for you - the explorers, hikers, treasure hunters, ghost town aficionados, and those who are simply intrigued by the unknown." (From the preface.)
"I really want to emphasize that this book is not just aimed for UTV people. It is really for people who are interested in hiking and exploring and just looking into the area's history."
"Sometimes wonderful things are tucked away in a rock formation somewhere and you'd never know it was there unless somebody tells you about it and you stop and poke around a bit."
Formats
"A #1 Best Seller in Nevada Travel Guides on Amazon Kindle," as the book's site says and Mesquite Local News reported in February 2024. The book's site notes that Kindle Unlimited availability is set by Amazon.
Get the Kindle edition (opens in a new tab)About 200 pages, ISBN 979-8-8704-0404-2, with a "Made in Mesquite" mark on the back cover. On Amazon and at the local retailers below; special autographed copies are available by request.
Request a signed copy (opens in a new tab)Where to buy
"You can purchase All Around Mesquite on Amazon or at one of the following local retail locations, subject to availability. Special autographed copies are available by request." The list as allaroundmesquite.com publishes it.
The shop that hosted the book's launch signing in December 2023.
An RV park with its own website, not this one.
In the news
The Progress, December 5, 2023
By Vernon Robison. The book as "a culmination of about three years of traversing the various trails throughout the region, talking to local trails experts and doing extensive research into available historical records."
Read the excerpt (opens in a new tab)Mesquite Local News, February 15, 2024
By Breven Honda. Why Berg wrote the book, the year of exploring behind it, and the readers' response.
Read the excerpt (opens in a new tab)
Find the places
The Comprehensive Guide & Map locates what the book explains, from Caliente to the Grand Canyon-Parashant.