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.
10 Things To Do in San Quintin
Por Antonieta Valenzuela y Vitza Cabrera Discover the natural attractions that San Quintin offers: beaches, dunes, wetlands, volcanoes and nature reserves where endangered wildlife is protected. Visiting the wetlands. Walking the Monte Ceniza trail. Visiting the oyster fields. Taking photos at the Mirador Valle Volcanico. Eating at La Chorera. Taking photos of the sunset on […]
On the Fire Line
Text and photos by Chris Ives Fire moves through diverse landscapes on all corners of the earth, from the Siberian tundra to the African savanna, the pinelands of North America, to the Australian bush. As humans, we are destined to live with fire whether we choose to or not, and as a result there will […]
Why Are Trails Important?
By Vitza Cabrera Roads or trails are the beginning of an adventure. They are the trace that marks the course that will take us from one place to another, allowing us to discover and giving us the possibility to reach new heights or enjoy new landscapes. If we think about it, roads are part of […]
How To Prevent Forest Fires?
Did you know that 9 out of 10 fires are caused by human activities? Learn how you can help prevent wildfires when you go camping or hiking in natural areas. Remember that in Baja California the fire season is between March and November, the most critical months are June, July, August and September. We live […]
Activities To Celebrate Wetlands
Last week we celebrated World Wetlands Day, and one of the activities we did in San Quintin was an outdoor display of the art exhibition Travesía: una mirada al mundo natural de San Quintín. The collection includes photos, acrylic paintings, embroideries, and stories, all of which are inspired by the natural beauty of San Quintin.
Rest in Peace, Ernesto Franco
February 4, 2022 Message by Alan Harper, founding board member Terra Peninsular lost a great friend last week. Ernesto Franco Vizcaíno was a founding board member of Terra and a friend of many of us. Ernesto was a professor at CICESE and at California State University at Monterey Bay. Ernesto dedicated his life to the […]
Brigades Received a Donation of Tools and Gear
We would love to send a huge thank you to Home Depot Mexico for their wonderful donation to the Forest Brigades and park rangers in Sierra San Pedro Martir and nature reserves of San Quintin.
Tips for Being a Responsible Tourist
We need natural areas! These are places to enjoy outdoor activities and to be in touch with nature. Visiting these places is a great responsibility, since as tourists we can have a positive impact on the place we visit.
Nahuales and the Protectors of Baja
Interview to Sócrates Medina by Charlotte Vizzuett Tell us more about who you are and your career as an artist. I grew up in Tijuana and went to elementary school in San Diego. I graduated from Architecture and then I moved to Los Angeles, where I found a ceramics studio and I began to pursue […]