Monthly Archives: December 2015

Miner’s Rock Cabin at Eagle Cliff (1890)

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Jack Elliott

The hike to Eagle Cliff Cabin. The cabin was originally built and occupied by miners sometime after 1890 at the site of Eagle Cliff mine, which is located in Joshua Tree National Park. The makeshift shelter was cobbled together in a … Continue reading →

Posted in California | Tagged Adventure, California, Camping, Hiking, Hiking (2), History, Joshua Tree National Park, Mining, Mojave Desert, Pics, Travel | 6 Comments

Coldwater Camp, San Rafael Wilderness

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Jack Elliott

Coldwater Camp lies in a meadow under a large oak tree along Lower Manzana Creek Trail, and is rimmed by hills. A detailed profile of the camp can be seen at Hike Los Padres – Coldwater Camp. The camp was presumably … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara | Tagged Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Hiking (2), iPhoneography, Los Padres National Forest, Manzana Creek, Nature, San Rafael Wilderness, Santa Barbara, Travel | 2 Comments