We Found a Hidden Indigenous Village Deep in the Baja Desert

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We went back to El Alamo—an abandoned gold rush town from the 1800s in Baja California. Last time, we explored the old mill and mine (watch the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Weql2v7nLsU&list=PLGBfZJB3fcq9OsHQT2ZkrLeje6NKEti9x), but this time we had a different mission: to search for minerals.

We found a few cool ones… but what we really discovered was far more unexpected.

Out in the middle of the desert, we stumbled upon off-road racers practicing for the world-famous Baja 500—dust flying, engines roaring, pure adrenaline. And just when we thought the day couldn’t get any wilder, we came across a mysteriously well-maintained paved road in the middle of nowhere that led us straight to the indigenous Pai Pai community of Santa Catarina.

This remote town felt like stepping into living history, complete with an abandoned church that was surprisingly fun (and eerie) to explore.

*In this video:*
– Mineral hunting near El Alamo
– Unexpected Baja 500 practice run
– Following a random road to a secret place
– Discovering Santa Catarina, an ancestral Pai Pai community
– Exploring an abandoned church in the desert

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Miles and Hikes Launches Digital Guides Store for Outdoors Women

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JJune 16, 2025Miles and Hikes, an outdoor lifestyle brand dedicated to empowering women over 40, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Digital Guides Store for Outdoors Women! The store features a growing collection of downloadable PDF guides designed to help women camp, road trip, and explore solo with confidence, health, and ease. Whether …

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Baja Road Trip Essentials: My Packing And Prep Guide

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Why Are These My Baja Road Trip Essentials? Exploring Baja California by road is one of the most rewarding adventures you can have—remote beaches, cacti-covered deserts, incredible wildlife, starry skies, and untouched trails. But it also comes with a few logistical challenges, especially when you’re off-grid for long stretches with no cell service, gas stations, …

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Best Travel Spots in Baja Mexico (and WHY you should go NOW)

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In this all-in-one video, re-live the highlights of our unforgettable 2024 adventures through the stunning landscapes of Baja California. It showcases every epic moment: boondocking by the gorgeous Sea of Cortez near San Felipe and Gonzaga Bay, touching a grey whale in Guerrero Negro (a once-in-a-lifetime experience!), exploring the charming town of Punta Abreojos, marveling at the historic Spanish Mission in San Ignacio, uncovering Santa Rosalia’s copper mining history, bonding with the friendliest pitbull in Mexico at Punta Baja, relaxing on the pristine beaches of Bahia de los Angeles, and off-roading to the scenic marina at San Antonio. Perfect for roadtrip enthusiasts, Baja lovers, and adventure seekers alike, this video is your front-row ticket to Baja’s beauty.

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Chapters:
00:00 – San Felipe, Gonzaga Bay (January)
13:32 – Guerrero Negro, Punta Abreojos, San Ignacio, Santa Rosalia, San Felipe (February)
26:04 – San Felipe (March)
35:00 – Punta Baja (June)
47:56 – Punta Baja (July)
59:24 – Punta Baja to Bahia de Los Angeles (October)
01:13 – Punta Baja, San Antonio (October)

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[Ep. 8 of 8] BAJA ROADTRIP: Spanish Missions, an Abandoned Mine, a Ghost Town and more!

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Join us on our epic month long Baja California road trip.
We camp at the serene Ojo de Liebre Lagoon, escaping the wind in a cozy palapa, and conquer a rugged 38KM dirt road to the breathtaking San Borja Spanish Mission! We explore the abandoned El Mármol onyx mine, where vibrant rock colors contrast the vast desert, then brave a bumpy trail to the San Fernando de Velicatá Mission ruins, complete with a hidden oasis! Our journey takes us next to El Malvar, a semi-ghost town lost in time, before ending with an unforgettable beach camp at Punta Baja—alongside Baja’s friendliest pitbull, Güero!

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Ojo de Liebre Lagoon Camping: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jBnRjnGFv9BBC8dv6
Misión San Francisco Borja: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z1ZXXFYG1Dvrg3u58
El Marmol Abandoned Onyx Mine: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VWm1XwpXCEav1F8i6
Mision de San Fernando de Velicata Ruins: https://maps.app.goo.gl/G4iUX8mdJxR9nv446
El Malvar Semi Ghost Town: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kKCo7vTaqprGkeEx9
Punta Baja: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yWowDBF82MBYqifk9

Chapters:
00:00 – Ojo de Liebre Lagoon
01:37 – “Dunas de la Soledad” Sand Dunes
01:49 – Terrible Road Condition
02:14 – Bahia de los Angeles
02:36 – Road to San Borja
02:53 – Misión San Francisco Borja
09:39 – El Marmol Abandoned Onyx Mine
10:28 – Mision de San Fernando de Velicata Ruins
13:28 – Camping the middle of nowhere
13:38 – Nice Minerals
14:19 – El Malvar Semi Ghost Town
21:05 – Punta Baja

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[Ep. 4 of 8] BAJA ROADTRIP: Secluded Beaches, Natural Springs & Carnival Magic in Baja!

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Join us on our epic month long Baja California road trip.
First, we stop by the divers and snorkelers paradise of Cabo Pulmo. Then, we head south to Los Barriles and discover a great boondocking spot. We take a refreshing soak at the natural springs at San Bartolo. We camp at a secluded beach N.E. of the very, vert crowded Tecolote. We stumbled across the very fun and colorful Carnival at La Paz, visit its stunning Spanish Mission. Return to the heavenly Agua Verde for a couple days of relaxation and end in the impressive and always worth visiting, San Francisco Javier Spanish Mission near Mulegé!

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Cabo Pulmo: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4wdn89bfL2mHmwoH7
Los Barriles (boondocking spot): https://maps.app.goo.gl/yDhC1QFik4t5Tpwi8
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La Paz Spanish Mission: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Vj1JFpT7jsmkkC8dA
Agua Verde: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4JApCqLekY7XjXDZ9
San Francisco Javier Spanish Mission: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ivst1TWJ7dhdrV5a8

Chapters:
00:00 – Cabo Pulmo
01:13 – Los Barriles
02:02 – San Bartolo
02:56 – Camping beyond Tecolote
06:29 – La Paz Carnival
08:14 – La Paz Spanish Mission
08:57 – Agua Verde
12:46 – San Francisco Javier Spanish Mission

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Beautiful EASTERN SIERRA California road-trip tragically cut short by crazy accident!

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Ever wake up to the unexpected beauty of your car covered in ice during a camping trip?

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Well, I did on my second day in the Eastern Sierra, and let me tell you, it was fun! I also fulfilled a bucket list dream by visiting the breathtaking Hot Creek Geological Site, only to have my adventure take an unexpected turn in Mammoth Lakes: a camping trip cut short due to a car accident!. But hey, that’s part of road tripping, right?

Watch my previous Eastern Sierra Solo Roadtrip from May 2023:
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Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
01:43 – Lone Pine
02:34 – Independence
05:29 – Big Pine
06:00 – Bishop
06:28 – Mono County
07:16 – Crowley Lake
08:28 – Hot Creek Geological Site
11:30 – Mammoth Lakes
11:54 – Car Accident

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