Monthly Archives: January 2011

Don Victor Valley, Pine Canyon and the Jackson Five

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Jack Elliott

“. . .here, where there are still the silences and the loneliness of the earth before man, . . .” -Dick Smith With a high pressure system ensuring near perfect clear winter conditions—cloudless blue skies, mild temps with warmth in … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara | Tagged Dick Smith Wilderness, Don Victor Valley, Jackson Five, Los Padres National Forest, Madulce Peak, Pine Canyon, Santa Barbara, Tales | 6 Comments

Jack O’Lanterns and Chanterelles

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Jack Elliott

I was out wanderin’ around the other day in the Santa Barbara backcountry and happened to be near a place where I know chanterelles grow. I had not planned on picking any mushrooms, but since I was so close I … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara | Tagged Chanterelles, Jack O'Lantern, Mushrooms, Santa Barbara, Tales | 6 Comments

Carrizo Plain Wildflowers: Temblor Range, San Luis Obispo County

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Jack Elliott

The Carrizo Plain was officially designated a National Monument a decade ago today on January 17, 2001. Vast. Silence. Perhaps no two words more aptly describe the Carrizo Plain. As I stopped the engine and stepped from my truck I … Continue reading →

Posted in San Luis Obispo | Tagged Carrisa, Carrizo, Landscapes, Nature, Photos, Pics, San Luis Obispo County, Tales, Temblor Range, wildflowers | 25 Comments

Rincon Point Sunset

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Jack Elliott

The view from Rincon Point tonight. Related Posts: Palm Trees at Dusk Backyard Sunset Silhouette Matilija Creek Headwaters Foggy Sunset Refugio Beach Sunset and Moonrise