Joshua Tree National Park Documentary
“Rugged gold mines, frontier shootouts, and the untamed history of the California desert.”
0•45m•Post Production
HistoryDocumentary
Uncover the rugged history, desert wildlife, and hidden secrets of the California desert. This documentary dives deep into the rich human stories of Joshua Tree National Park, from its ancient Indigenous roots to the wild frontier era. Explore the historic cattle drives and rugged cattlemen who crossed this harsh terrain, alongside legendary stories of Keys Ranch, historic gold mines, the famous pursuit of Willie Boy, and frontier shootouts to see how this stark wilderness shaped American history.
Director
Steven W. Meier
Languages
English
Studio
Scrub Oak Productions
Cast
Lee A. Current
Railroad Scout (voice)
Rudy H. Meier
William F. Keys (voice)
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