Taken Together: "The Wild Truth" of "Into the Wild"

Reviving an old series with two glimpses into the short, tragic life of outdoorsman Chris McCandless

Decommissioned city bus Fairbanks 142, Chris McCandless' home during the spring and summer of 1992 - now a pilgrimage spot for hikers who identify him

It's spring! Finally! Where I live, that means camping season at Joshua Tree National Park, especially right now, in between the weekends of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

I haven't been temp…