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Walt Peterson (Author)

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Publication Date: December 30, 1998

A where-to, how-to guide to one of the most interesting places on earth, describing the full spectrum of adventure available in Baja California, Mexico. Scuba diving, hiking, backpacking, fishing, boating, bicycling, and windsurfing are just some of the exciting activities covered.

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Product Details

Paperback: 310 pages
Publisher: Wilderness Press; 3 edition (December 30, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0899972314
ISBN-13: 978-0899972312
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Most useful guide to Baja of all., May 5, 1999

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There is no point in going to Baja without this book, if you want to explore beyond the walls of the resorts. You will have maps and mile-post by mile-post (actually, km-post) descriptions of every cranny of the peninsula and what you can do there -- scuba, petroglyphs, whatever. You'll think of the author Walt Petersen as another and very valuable traveling companion. No other guide compares in depth and ease of use.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is the book to buy, December 31, 1997

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In the last 25 years I've made about 50 trips to Baja so I think I know a little bit about the place. After reading The Baja Adventure Book I realised how little I do know about Baja- this book has lots of great information for the newcomer to Baja or for the seasoned traveler and is my first recommendation for a book on Baja. My second recommendation would be to pick up a copy of The Baja Catch by Kelly and Kira.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't go without it, October 24, 2000

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My wife and I traveled the peninsula for two months in a VW Bus with this as our sole reference book. This literally guided us to the best travel adventures ever. Walt didn't miss a thing from road signs, to camping spots, to customs, and to inside local knowledge. Don't miss the "way-off-the-beaten-path" trip to Gardener Cave. Buy it early, and read the whole thing just to get fired up for your trip.

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3.0 out of 5 stars baja adventure
Very interesting read. A great book for those traveling the baja in an RV, on a bike or motorcycle, or for camping/climbing. Read more

Published 12 months ago by M. Nelson

3.0 out of 5 stars Just ok
I purchased this book and a couple others to prep for a 2 week roadtrip throughout the peninsula. As another reviewer mentioned, a lot of this information is outdated, especially... Read more

Published 18 months ago by P. Merrion

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide Book; review from one of the guides
Hello all, Well it was allot of fun going on trips with Walt and contribute as a guide to the making of this book. Read more

Published on January 3, 2008 by James Smallwood

4.0 out of 5 stars Anyone interested in Baja needs this book
This is a book that any true Baja enthusiast will spend hours reading. I can't go ten minutes without dying laughing at some of his stories (all of them 100% fact with no... Read more

Published on November 13, 2007 by Justin Snyder

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy kayaker
Great book. Really gives a sense of the Baja experience and makes it easy to plan a vacation. Although some info goes out of date much, such as what type of fish to expect off... Read more

Published on January 3, 2007 by Gordon Adams

1.0 out of 5 stars Same as 1987 Edition
The new edition of this book is basically the same as
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fun in the Baja sun!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars An extensive map-filled guide to seldom visited Baja sites
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Published on January 31, 1999 by Doug Swords (sds24@csufresno.edu)

5.0 out of 5 stars A Primary Tool You Need In Baja
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Published on December 4, 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars This is THE definitive book on Baja.
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Published on April 17, 1997

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The adventures described in this book depend in many ways on what Mother Nature provided when she designed Baja, so a basic knowledge of the natural history of the peninsula and its nearby islands and surrounding waters will contribute to the enjoyment of everyone traveling there. Read the first page

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set odometer, sedan road, salt pier, concrete launch ramp, fair anchorage, refracted swell, ocean whitefish, white seabass, reset your odometer, leopard grouper, ice manufacturing plant, beautiful sand beach, pickup road, rental tackle, portable boats, right point break, full hookups, fishing cruisers, fine diving, mineral collectors, pegmatite dike, tire repair, loop trip, trip location, water from spigots

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The Baja Adventure Book, Cabo San Lucas, San Ignacio, San Felipe, San Diego, San Pedro, Isla San, Guerrero Negro, Baja California, Todos Santos, San Francisquito, Toll Road, Espiritu Santo, Punta San, San Martin, Guardian Angel, Punta Banda, Trailer Park, San Francisco, Punta Prieta, Punta Arena, Bahia de los Angeles, East Cape, Punta Abreojos, Rancho San

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Lines of succession by Jiri Louda on 4 pages
Flora of Baja California by Ira L. Wiggins in Back Matter
Treasure Island (Signet Classics) by Robert Louis Stevenson on page 107
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Charlie's Charts of the Western Coast of Mexico by Charles and Margo Wood in Front Matter, page 16, and page 46
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Desert Survivor: An Adventurer's Guide to Exploring the Great American Desert by John Annerino in Back Matter
Lonely Planet Baja California (Lonely Planet Baja & Los Cabos) by Andrea Schulte-Peevers on page 82
Best Places Baja: The Best Restaurants, Lodgings, and Outdoor Adventure by Lori Makabe on page 27

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