Rest in Peace, Barbara Massey
We greatly regret the departure of Barbara Massey, a very dear person who, with her passion for conservation and concern for theconservation of wetlands, supported the founding of nonprofits such as Pro Esteros and Terra Peninsular. We send a big hug to her family and loved ones, her legacy will remain with us for many […]
Rock Paintings in the Middle of Nowhere, Mexico
By Pablo Arturo López Guijosa, Chasing World Heritage Road Trips are fun. I have done many of the top rated road trips all around the world, including the Great Ocean Road, Jebel Hafeet, a World Heritage site in the United Arab Emirates, and Milford Road, New Zealand, also a World Heritage site. But as a […]
Vote for Our Project: Plastic-free San Quintin
We have been working for more than two decades to protect Baja California and one of the places where we focus our efforts is San Quintin Bay. This year we are participating in a contest of the European Outdoor Conservation Association, and if we win we will develop a project to reduce plastic pollution in […]
New Project to Study Coastal Lagoons in Ensenada and San Quintin
By Antonieta Valenzuela Through joint work between organizations, universities and research centers from Mexico and the United States, a project is being carried out in Ensenada and San Quintin to study the Estero de Punta Banda, in Ensenada, and San Quintin Bay.
What are Areas Destined for Conservation?
By Jorge Luis Basave Castillo This article was translated by Amairani Márquez and Manuel Eduardo Mendoza Few doubt about the biocultural diversity of Mexico and the importance of urgently encouraging sustainable development. What is less known is that most of the natural resources of Mexico are on socially and privately owned lands, which requires a […]
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
In addition to planning your trip it’s important to know how to camp without leaving a trace and that is what the second of the seven Leave No Trace principles is about. How to travel and camp without leaving a trace? Selecting an appropriate campsite is the most important aspect of a low-impact outing. Always […]
Enjoy the Spring Without Leaving Trace
By Mirna Borrego and Roberto Chino Around February and March it’s normal to see that on the outskirts of the cities the slopes are painted in colors with the flowering of a great variety of species. The awakening of the wildflowers of previous years left us with great memories of colorful landscapes, and aroused in […]
Endangered Dudleyas
By Mirna Borrego and Antonieta Valenzuela Did you know that some plants depend on the rich soil of the volcanic valley of San Quintin to survive? These are highly protected endemisms that you can only find in the nature reserves, and others belong exclusively to the San Quintin dunes. One of these plants is the […]
Plan Ahead and Prepare
Planning your trip and preparing is the first step to enjoying nature and outdoor activities responsibly. This is the first of the seven principles of Leave No Trace. And why is it important to plan and prepare? You enjoy the outing and the activity more, you avoid accidents, you guarantee your safety and that of […]
Seven Principles of Leave No Trace
eave no Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, a non-profit organization, promotes the Leave No Trace seven principles that give orientation for enjoying our natural world in a sustainable way.