Author Archives: Jack Elliott

Painted Rock Camp, Montgomery Potrero, Sierra Madre Mountains

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Jack Elliott

Related post: S’ap’aksi; House of the Sun at Montgomery Potrero, Sierra Madre Mountains

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Potreros of the Sierra Madre Mountains

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Jack Elliott
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The Storied Life of Davy Brown (Davy Brown Campground, Santa Barbara County)

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Jack Elliott

A drawing of Davy Brown’s cabin published in The herald, September 25, 1898. In the only image known to exist of Davy Brown, a tintype, he sits crossed legged on an upholstered chair in front of what appears to be … Continue reading →

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1960s Era Pull-Tab Coca-Cola Can

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Jack Elliott

I found this old Coke can half buried in the leaf mulch, beneath the oak and sycamore canopy in a deep canyon cut by a coastal stream in the mountains above Santa Barbara. On the side it reads, “New! All … Continue reading →

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Wisdom for the Wilds from Louis L’Amour

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Jack Elliott

On being observant and habitually taking visual note of your surroundings from differing angles when in the wilderness: “Busy as I was now a-talking, I found time to check my back trail. A man who travels wild country gets to … Continue reading →

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