A book by Dustin Charles Berg
History, Trails & Destinations
The guide to Mesquite and the Tri-State area around it: the history of the Virgin Valley from the Paiute to the pioneers to today, trail information by region with maps and directions, and a destinations index of the places worth the drive. About 200 pages.
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Best-seller rank as reported by Mesquite Local News in February 2024. Kindle Unlimited availability is set by Amazon.
What is in the book
The preface lays the book out in three areas. The press called it "a trail guide of sorts" that is "much more than just a trail guide."
History
From the Paiute tribe to the settling pioneers to modern Mesquite: Setting the Scene, The Making of Modern Mesquite, and Booms, Busts, and Resurgence, with a timeline that starts in 1776.
Trails
Mesquite, Moapa Valley, Lincoln County, the Arizona Strip and Southern Utah, each with its downtown destinations and historical markers and its trails and scenic destinations. OHV information included.
Destinations
Notable locations listed alphabetically and linked to the history and the maps elsewhere in the book, so a place on the trail connects to the story behind it.
Maps and fact sheets
Photographs, infographics, checklists, a Mesquite fact sheet, and the Comprehensive Guide & Map of trailheads and points of interest.
See the area guide mapWhere to buy
You can purchase All Around Mesquite on Amazon or at one of the local retail locations, subject to availability. Special autographed copies are available by request.
The Kindle eBook, read free with a Kindle Unlimited plan, and the print edition, shipped anywhere.
Buy on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Juniper Outpost, Eureka Casino Resort, The Masters Villas, Rocky Mountain Off Road and Mesquite Trails RV Park in Mesquite, and Polaris Can-Am Honda World in Littlefield, Arizona.
Addresses and directionsAsk for an autographed copy, or carry the book in your place of business with special wholesale pricing.
Send a messageExplore the region
"There is a lot of shared history with Virgin Valley, Moapa Valley, Lincoln County, the Arizona strip and even southern Utah. I felt like there needs to be something that tells the whole story."
The destinations section of this site grows with the project: a page for each place the book covers, built from the book and the press. Three are up now, with more on the way.
About the Author
Hailing from Yakima, Washington, Dustin Berg first set foot in Mesquite in 2019, hoping for a new beginning. Life, however, had its own set of plans, and while unexpected twists presented challenges, they also added great passion and depth to his narrative. In his personal life, Dustin proudly takes on multiple roles: a devoted husband, a loving father to two adopted stepdaughters, an avid UTV enthusiast, and a caring guardian to three dogs and a cat.
In the business world, Dustin has gained experience and achieved success in marketing and communications. Throughout a career spanning over 15 years, he has assisted over 500 small business owners, helping their brands reach new heights. He's a skilled businessman, who enjoys making the perfect BBQ brisket and has a natural entrepreneurial spirit.
"All Around Mesquite", is a departure from his usual professional pursuits. This heartfelt work is an ode to his desert community. Dustin pays tribute to the resilient spirit of Mesquite's pioneers, and deeply respects their determination. The book becomes a symbol of endurance, both of a land and its inhabitants, and the deep community bonds they share.
At the heart of his Mesquite experiences, and woven throughout his life's tapestry, is Dustin's connection with God in Christ, a quiet anchor amidst the ever-challenging desert sands of life.
"I can do all this through him who gives me strength."Philippians 4:13
In the News
The Progress
The Progress (Moapa Valley) on the book's release: three years of trail riding and research, a trail guide that is also a history, and the launch signing at Juniper Outpost.
Read the excerptMesquite Local News
Mesquite Local News talks with Berg about why he wrote the book, the twelve months of exploring behind it, the challenge of keeping the history factual, and the readers' response.
Read the excerptJoin Me On Facebook
"I've got a Facebook group that's growing very big, and people are free to share pictures and stories on there. It's been overwhelmingly positive. People are excited to learn about what's out there."
Share your own pictures and stories from the trails, hear about signings and talks first, and ask the questions the book raised.
Be the first to know
The sign-up list is where word goes out first: a signing, a talk, a new edition or a new release. You can also follow the Facebook group (opens in a new tab).
My sponsors
The local businesses that stand behind the book. Their support keeps the project going; please give them a look.
Available now at Juniper Outpost Boutique Store, 312 W Mesquite Blvd #114: the book standing in front of a desert badlands view with the Juniper Outpost logo (opens in a new tab)
Rocky Mountain Off Road, UTV repair sponsor: a lineup of side-by-sides and a lifted Jeep outside the RMOR shop at 120 Riverside Rd, Mesquite, (208) 691-5554 (opens in a new tab)
Slurp Smoothies and Acai Bowls, supporting sponsor, 312 W Mesquite Boulevard #101: a smoothie cup in front of the Slurp mural (opens in a new tab)
Sun American Mortgage ad: Norman and Lori Utley, loan officers, your local mom-and-pop mortgage team, 736 W Pioneer Blvd Ste 105, Mesquite, (725) 271-6060 (opens in a new tab)Mesquite Trails, the book's trail mapping partner, maps the UTV and OHV trails around Mesquite.