Viva Baja #4 Feb. 1, 2003
‘Viva Baja’ is a gathering of amigos who love to share their adventures and interest in Baja California, Mexico. Held at a Southern California restaurant, there have been four Viva Baja get-togethers. The fourth Viva was held on Feb. 1, 2003 in Capistrano Beach. 71 Baja enthusiasts attended the event hosted by David Kier, known […]
Viva Baja – 2, May 12, 2001, San Clemente
The Viva Baja Story The second get together called ‘Viva Baja’ was a smashing success. Those who have a passion for Baja California so great that they share it with others, are the people of Viva Baja. Sixty eight guests came from as far away as San Quintin, Twenty Nine Palms, and Santa Barbara… to […]
Viva Baja Party Oct. 28, 2000
VIVA BAJA A grand get-together of book and article authors, website creators, and gobaja ‘roomies’ was held in San Clemente on Saturday, Oct. 28th. The party was organized by ‘David K’ with the intent to further constructive communication for the benefit of ALL who use the Internet to learn (or share things) about Baja California. […]
Viva Baja Van Trip #1
Viva Baja Van Trip #1 June 29-July 7, 2001 The ‘break-in’ voyage of the new 4WD van purchased by Amo Pescar for Viva Baja Tours occured over the July Fourth week. Joining with the van’s pilot, ‘David K’ was his kids (Chris and Sarah), ‘Travelpearl’ (Debra), ‘El Camote’ (Mike), David Eidell, ‘Desert Rat’ (Ron), and […]
‘Viva Baja’ Self Guided Tours (1999-2022 photos)
To help the Baja traveler decide what to visit, this web page will link you to trip photos, maps and road logs of various excursions from selected Baja destinations or base camps. NEW in 2022: Interactive Map of Photographs: https://vivabaja.com/explore/baja-photos-map/ 50 miles or less from U.S./ Mexico Border Valle de las Palmas to Cantamar Guadalupe […]
My Baja Bound Guide Research Trip Reports & Photos Pages
My 2017-2018 Baja Bound Guide Research Internet Trip Reports (with photos and maps) >>>followed with the newer web pages made from them: TRIP #1: San Felipe to Gonzaga Bay, Bahía de los Angeles, and Punta San Francisquito >>>Web Page: https://vivabaja.com/p117/ TRIP #2: San Ignacio to Loreto, to San Javier, Comondú, and La Purísima to Hwy. […]
Jack Swords’ Photos of Baja’s past
Jack Swords has captured many of Baja California’s historic sites on film. His wonderful mission photos are found at http://vivabaja.com/missions1 Please enjoy the following photos of other historic sites… El Progreso Mines Silver and gold was processed at this smelter near San Antonio (south of La Paz). GPS (WGS84) is 23°47.26′, -110°3.32′ Photo copyright (c) […]
Sulfur & Shell
SULFUR & SHELL SATURDAY Feb. 17, 2001 A group of old and new friends joined up at the desert home of Mike (‘El Camote’) near San Felipe. David K (DrDrip) had an adventure planned. We all originally ‘met’ on the Internet on Amigos de Baja’s General Discussion Board. For many, this was the first personal […]
Las Pintas Fossil Grotto
On Sept. 17, 2005, Elizabeth and I traveled from El Rosario to the Las Pintas petroglyph site and fossil grotto. Travel directions follow the photos. The first 17 dirt miles are over this well graded road that ends at Punta San Carlos. The final 7 miles are over a single track road. Here shown in […]
Weekend with Aletha & Marvin Patchen by David Kier
February 19 & 20, 2005… Elizabeth and I were invited to the desert home of Marvin and Aletha Patchen, authors of ‘Baja Adventures…’ and ‘Baja Outpost’. Their 1981 ‘Adventures’ book was always a favorite and inspired me on my Baja adventures! Based on log book entries from guests at their Baja desert cabin, ‘Baja Outpost’ […]
Baja Extreme 2016 Tour
2016 Trip photos: Roads and side trips of Baja California All content by David Kier The Baja Extreme 2016 (September 9-19) Eight people in four off-road-ready Toyotas made exploring Baja California their goal. We traveled to as many sites as I could fit into the time we had on the peninsula. We saw six Spanish […]
Labor Day 2014: Baja Beach Get-a-Way
Labor Day 2014: Baja Beach Get-a-way! Now, one would think that Labor Day, the last big weekend of summer, would mean every beach is going to be crowded, yes? Not true! On Labor Day 2013, a tropical storm was dumping rain on San Felipe, so our customary 3-day beach get-a-way didn’t happen. We had gone […]
9-08 Shell Island, Gonzaga Bay, El Rosario + !
Labor Day Weekend, 9-08 Saturday: To Shell Island via Mexicali and heavy rainfall north of San Felipe… Set up camp by noon. Enjoyed the beach. Sunday: A beautiful day on the beach. Total relaxation! A great night campfire, too. Monday: Had enough sun, so we pack up to head south. Off the island by 11 […]
Guadalupe Canyon Weekend 9-16-06
A dual event weekend shared with our friends Steve (‘Hotschott’) and Val at wonderful Guadalupe Canyon Hot Springs! Elizabeth and I both celebrate birthdays in September and we became engaged on the 5th of September. Our campsite, ‘La Jolla B’ with hot tub… In the palapa… Hot tub under the sky and stars Peak and […]
9-05 Labor Day Weekend: Pacific Side to Cortez Side Via Mike’s Sky Rancho
Pacific Coast near San Quintin After some breakfast burritos at Laura’s Wet Buzzard Bar (Gypsy’s RV Camp, Cielito Lindo), Elizabeth and I drove up the flat sand beach until she spotted sand dollars! Once found easily in San Diego, now a drive into Baja is required for easy sand dollar hunting… (take only photos/ leave […]