Download or read book The Baja Adventure Book written by Walt Peterson and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rather than simply recycling readily available tourist information, The Baja Adventure Book makes many original contributions to the knowledge about the peninsula. You'll investigate the lava tubes on Isla San Martin; climb El Trono Blanco, Baja's magnificent 1,600-foot big wall; hike to Tinaja de Yubay; backpack in the Sierra de la Laguna and to Arroyo Grande; and explore, fish, and dive the Midriff region, the "Mexican Galapagos." You'll discover the wrecks of the great sailing ship John Elliott Thayer, the paddlewheel steamer Golden City, and the US submarine H-I -- almost-forgotten incidents in Baja's history. Exact locations are provided for Marisla Seamount, the most famous scuba diving location in the Sea of Cortez, and to many other lesser-known locations like Ben's Rock and the Islas de San Benito. Book jacket.
Download or read book Journey with a Baja Burro written by Graham Mackintosh and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entertaining account of the author's experiences walking with a burro 1,000 miles from the U.S. border to Loreto, Baja California. Mackintosh and his burro traversed scorching desert and frigid pine-covered mountains to visit mission sites along the way.
Download or read book Baja Legends written by Greg Niemann and published by Sunbelt Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of Baja Fever shares his extensive knowledge of the peninsula, its colorful past and booming present, in this fascinating reference book. History, lore, and amazing stories make it a "must-have" for Bajaphiles as well as armchair travelers.
Download or read book Into a Desert Place written by Graham Mackintosh and published by W W Norton & Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1995 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author recounts his experiences walking around the Baja California coast, describes the region's desert wildlife, and shares his impressions of the people and landscapes
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Baja California written by Jason Clampet and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first edition of the Rough Guide to Baja Californiaexplores the peninsula in its entirety. From the frenetic border town of Tijuana to the spectacular setting of Los Cabos, the 24-page full-colour section introduces all of the regions highlights. The guide includes detailed listings for all the top places to stay, eat and drink, whatever your budget, plus the brand-new 'Author's Pick' feature to highlight the very best options. There is plenty of practical advice on a range of outdoor activities including- trekking, surfing, whale-watching and sport fishing. This edition includes two full-colour inserts- Baja's Food & Drinkand Water Activitiesand comes complete with maps and plans for the entire region.
Download or read book Becoming Human written by Kenneth L. Decroo and published by Aia Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shady government agents plan to exploit for military use the half-human, half-chimpanzee hybrids that Dr. Ken Turner and his colleagues found in the Congo jungle. Now they must find a way to protect the creatures without destroying their careers and their lives.
Download or read book Traveler s Guide to Camping Mexico s Baja written by Mike Church and published by . This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering invaluable sightseeing tips, advice on fun activities, and detailed descriptions of campgrounds, this grand tour of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula provides both RV and tent campers with the best resources for planning a vacation chock-full of beaches, backroads, golf, fishing, and water sports. The tour centers around one of the most interesting highways in the world, a two-lane ribbon of asphalt winding southward to Cabo San Lucas, from the Pacific Ocean to the Sea of Cortez and back again, including such details as border crossings, document requirements, vehicle preparation, and road conditions. In addition to describing the formal campgrounds of Baja, featuring location maps, recreational opportunities, lists of facilities, and driving instructions from nearby towns and routes, this guide also provides telephone numbers, websites, e-mail addresses, GPS coordinates, and picture icons that offer a convenient, quick review of each campground.
Download or read book Baja Air Sea written by Rick Zazueta and published by Revom Press. This book was released on 2020-05-19 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Big Money. Big Yachts. Big Adventures. Behind every great fortune there is a great crime. Julian Mayorca wasn't always a billionaire. At one point he was an honorable port captain and legendary yachtsman, but a single temptation-a crime of opportunity-leads him down a path of betrayal, passion, power, and the sea. Baja Air & Sea, a high end crime-thriller set in La Paz, Mexico, begins with the story of Julian Mayorca. As a port captain, he manages the harbor and oversees a fifty-million-dollar budget. His only mistake? Being incorruptible. Ona sunny day, his cousin, Alex Cuevas, who works for a notorious criminal, holds a gun to Julian's head and forces him to sign resignation papers. A series of questionable decisions cause Julian to transition into the entrepreneur he never set out to be. What follows is six years of Julian's life; his voyages, romances, mishaps, and how a need for revenge leads to immense fortune and adventure he never thought possible.
Download or read book Almost an Island written by Bruce Berger and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eight hundred miles long, Baja California is the remotest region of the Sonoran desert, a land of volcanic cliffs, glistening beaches, fantastical boojum trees, and some of the greatest primitive murals in the Western Hemisphere. In this book, Berger recounts tales from his three decades in this extraordinary place, enriching his account with the peninsula's history, its politics, and its probable future--rendering a striking panorama of this land so close to the United States, so famous and so little known.
Download or read book Moon Baja written by Jennifer Kramer and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 651 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wild ocean, rugged desert mountains, and a wealth of culinary delights: Immerse yourself in this colorful peninsula with Moon Baja. Inside you'll find: Strategic itineraries for road-trippers, foodies, ocean adventurers, and more, whether you're spending a few days or a few weeks in Baja The top activities and unique experiences: Cruise down Mexico's Highway 1 with endless desert as a backdrop and the warm Baja breeze on your face. Sip cerveza from your hammock or take a Panga ride to see dolphins, whales, and sharks in the Sea of Cortez. Shop for beautiful artisan goods in Loreto and make a bonfire on the beach as the sun sets over the ocean The best local flavors: Go wine tasting in Ensenada, sample the freshest fish tacos on the beaches of Los Cabos, and check out the trendy street food and craft beer scenes in Tijuana Road trips including Tijuana to Tecate, the Cabo Loop, a classic Baja road trip, and four-day getaways explore the best of Tijuana, Ensenada, Valle de Guadalupe, Los Cabos, Todo Santos, and more Honest advice from local tour guide Jennifer Kramer Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Helpful background on the landscape, culture, history, and environment, plus tips for health and safety, how to get around, and a handy Spanish phrasebook Experience the best of Baja with Moon. Hoping for más Mexico? Check out Moon Yucatán Peninsula, Moon San Miguel de Allende, or Moon Mexico City.
Download or read book Hunting the Desert Whale written by Erle Stanley Gardner and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The popular mystery writer and creator of the Perry Mason series tells of his own exciting adventures hunting the Pacific gray whale off Baja California. ().
Download or read book Baja Outpost written by Marvin Patchen and published by Sunbelt Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories, thoughts, reminiscences, and comments from the many guests who visited this rustic cabin near Catavina in remote northern Baha California over the past 20 years.
Download or read book Hooked on Baja written by Tom Gatch and published by Countryman Press. This book was released on 2007-08-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to fishing and exploring the coasts of the Baja California Peninsula Much more than a simple fishing guide, Hooked on Baja incorporates many true-life adventures from some of Baja\'s foremost outdoors personalities along with travel information, deliciously authentic south-of-the-border recipes and, for those who end up being "hooked on Baja" themselves, vital information on how to go about purchasing and legally securing real estate property along the picturesque coast of the Baja California peninsula. 75 black & white photos, 10 maps.
Download or read book The Hidden Heart of Baja written by Erle Stanley Gardner and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Baja to Patagonia written by Larry Rice and published by Fulcrum Publishing. This book was released on 1993 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Latin America is one of the hottest ecotourism destinations for the '90s. From Chile to Costa Rica, Venezuela to Mexico, these regions have long inspired myth, controversy and speculation. Naturalist/adventure writer Rice now tells of kayaking, canoeing, and backpacking the wilderness areas of Central and South America. Photos. Maps.
Download or read book The Voyage of the Cormorant written by Christian Beamish and published by Patagonia. This book was released on 2013-10-06 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christian Beamish, a former editor at The Surfer’s Journal, envisioned a low-tech, self-reliant exploration for surf along the coast of North America, using primarily clothes and instruments available to his ancestors, and the 18-foot boat he would build by hand in his garage. How the vision met reality – and how the two came to shape each other – places Voyage of the Cormorant in the great American tradition of tales of life at sea, and what it has to teach us.
Download or read book Moon Baja written by Nikki Goth Itoi and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2011-10-11 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make your Escape with Moon Baja! Baja California has a little bit of everything: warm, turquoise ocean and white-sand beaches, rugged desert mountain ranges, and cities bursting with art, culture, and delicious cuisine. Immerse yourself in the unique culture of this welcoming and colorful peninsula with Moon Baja. What You'll Find in the Moon Baja travel guidebook: Curated advice from local writer and tour guide Jennifer Kramer, who has spent nearly 30 years sharing all that Baja has to offer Full-color with vibrant, helpful photos Detailed directions and maps for exploring on your own In-depth coverage of Tijuana, Ensenada, and Valle de Guadalupe, Mexicali, San Felipe, and Sierra de Juárez, San Quintín and Bahía de los Ángeles, Guerrero Negro and El Vizcaíno, Loreto and Bahía Magdalena, La Paz, The East Cape and the Sierra de la Laguna, Los Cabos, and Todo Santos and the West Cape Activities and ideas for every traveler: Cruise down Mexico's Highway 1 with endless desert as a backdrop and the warm Baja breeze in your face. Sip a cerveza from your hammock, or take a panga ride out to see dolphins, whales, and sharks in the Sea of Cortéz. Go wine or beer tasting in Ensenada, sample the freshest fish tacos on the beaches of Los Cabos, or shop for beautiful artisan goods in Loreto. Watch the sun set over the ocean, followed by bonfires on the beach with a blanket of stars overhead Strategic itineraries in an easy-to-navigate format, such as Classic Baja Road Trip, Marine Adventures, Exploring the Sierra, and The Foodie Scene Helpful background information on the landscape, culture, history, and environment Essential insight for travelers on health and safety, recreation, transportation, and accommodations, as well as a handy Spanish phrasebook, packaged in a book light enough to fit in your beach bag With Moon Baja's practical tips, myriad activities, and an insiders view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way. Hoping for más Mexico? Check out Moon Yucatán Peninsula, Moon San Miguel de Allende, or Moon Mexico City.
