The Baja Highway: A Geology and Biology Field Guide for the Baja Traveler

by John Minch and Thomas Leslie, Thomas Leslie, Edwin Minch (Illustrator)

This book is written for the enjoyment of the average person who has an interest in the natural surroundings and almost unique geology and biology of the Baja California Peninsula. Since we began working and mapping in Baja over thirty years ago, we have been asked the same questions by nearly "Is there to be a guide to Baja California geology and/or biology which I can follow?" and "Where can I get one?" Our answer is now "Yes" and "Here." This book was written to fill that need and to avoid having to say no to so many interested people. We successfully field tested the book on a variety of people from individuals with no formal geologic or biologic experience to individuals with degrees in the sciences. Both groups found the book informative and interesting. We have tried to make your travels on this fascinating peninsula more interesting.

235 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Jesse]

"99.5 Stop here to enjoy the excellent view of the little cove of Juncalito and a 'playa publico.' Juncalito is spanish for little tilted rock. There is a large, solitary wild fig tree which grows on the beach at the end of the gravel bar to the left (east). Wild figs grow from the palm oasis of San ignacio south to the Cape region where they are usually seen growing alone on rocky cliffs and in canyons...

"93 The view offshore is dominated by Isla Danzante. Isla Carma is to the left and Monseratte is to the right. The three small isolated 'rocks' in the bay to the right are Los Candaleros...isolated pinnacles which are known as stacks to geologists...

"89 The striking view to the right rear is of the uplifted steep eastern escarpment of the Sierra la Giganta.

"84.2 This turnoff leads to Ligui and a beautiful cove. The flora of this area is dominated by Acacia, Garambullo, Pitaya Agria, Pitaya Dulce, Cardon, Mistletoe, Palo Blanco, Palo Adan and the bougainvilla-like San Miguel."