On January 3, 2023, Darren and Lisa Smith, along with three friends, set out on bikes to ride the Baja Divide, a mountain bike route that follows much of the course of the Baja 1000 off-road motor sport race, crossing from the Pacific Ocean to the Sea of Cortez and back. With great timing, their ride coincided with the storm systems that pounded California. Unanticipated events led to a shortened adventure, but they have many stories, pictures, and experiences to share from the trail. Although not a birding expedition, surely Turkey and Black Vultures kept an eye on these five adventurers!

Darren and Lisa Smith have been residents and business owners in the Magic Valley for close to 30 years. They’ve raised three children, depending on adventure in the outdoors to help teach some of life’s most important lessons. Darren and Lisa continue to seek challenge and reward by venturing out on bikes, rafts, kayaks or skis.