Expedition Stories | Articles and Videos

10/19/2013

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Capturing the Perfect Sunrise Photo in Baja

National Geographic Photography Expert Ralph Lee Hopkins explains how he snapped the perfect sunrise photo in Baja California.

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7/8/2019

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Wild Baja Escape: Unplug and Immerse

Two guests aboard our Wild Baja Escape share their experience of reveling in pure nature and recharging among pristine desert isles and the spectacular Sea of Cortez.

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11/27/2019

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The History & Mystery of Baja's Gray Whales

Learn more about the friendly, yet mysterious California Gray Whales of Baja California.

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Wild Personalities: Sea Lion

Get to know these sociable swimmers

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Wild Personalities: Gray Whale

Get to know these incredible, gentle giants

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3/20/2020

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Smart Fun in Magdalena Bay with Mika

Hi! I’m Mika (that’s pronounced M-eee-ka!) and I‘m 9 years old. A few months ago, my parents and I had the chance to visit a beautiful and wild place called Baja. We saw so many amazing things like whales breaching, dolphins playing in the water around our ship, and a sky filled with hundreds of sparkling stars. I wanted to share some of them with you along with the photos my dad took of me on our trip. I hope you enjoy my photo diary!

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6/1/2020

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Thrilling Encounters: Wild Life in the Gulf of California

Discover the incredible abundance of life in the Gulf of California, a place Jacques Cousteau once called “the world’s aquarium."

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7/28/2020

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Wild Moments: Inside the Gulf of California

Lindblad undersea specialist Carlos Navarro shares what makes the vibrant waters of the Gulf of California so special.

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12/11/2020

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Surprising Desert Isles in the Gulf of California

The Gulf of California is teeming with 900-some species of fish and a third of the earth’s marine mammal species. As you approach untouched desert island, a world of endemic flora and fauna awaits you as you hike through colorful arroyos on protected land.

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Wild Personalities: Get to Know the Sea Lion

Learn more about playful sea lions that you can spot in Alaska, the Galápagos, and more.

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4/30/2021

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Explore The Americas - Fall & Winter 2021

Go farther this October, November & December—for warmth, wildlife, and natural wonders, and capture some spirit-lifting savings, too.

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9/10/2021

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Celebrating 40 Years of Baja: A Whale to Remember

In honor of 40 years exploring Baja, we’re throwing it back to this life-changing wildlife encounter which had one naturalist wondering: Can a whale look into your soul?