Author Archives: Jack Elliott

Blistered on the Chorro Grande Trail

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Jack Elliott

I was about two miles up the trail when I got a blister. It was bad enough that I decided, grudgingly, I had no choice but to take off my boots and hike back in my socks. Then it started … Continue reading →

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Meadow Camp (Dick Smith Wilderness)

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Jack Elliott

4.8 miles from Trailhead to Meadow Camp: —>4.4 miles from Trailhead to Lower Buckhorn Camp —> 0.4 miles from Lower Buckhorn Camp to Meadow Camp —> 2.2 miles from Meadow Camp to Indian Creek Camp From Santa Barbara: Gibraltar Road—>East … Continue reading →

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Fall Lightning

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Jack Elliott

An uncommon lightning show tonight from the roof top overlooking the city.

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Posted on October 1, 2010 by Jack Elliott

“Fortunately, the task of preparing this volume has been carried on by those who have had the feeling that a piece of work must be done, but who also have had a purpose to make it reveal beauty and exude … Continue reading →

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Forest Service Contact Info, News and Road Closure Updates (Los Padres National Forest)

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Jack Elliott

Los Padres National Forest homepage. News and information on road closures can be found under the Alerts and Notices tab. Forest Headquarters 6755 Hollister Avenue Suite 150 Goleta, Ca 93117 Voice: (805) 968-6640 TTY/TDD: (805) 968-6790 FAX: (805) 961-5729 Newsline: … Continue reading →

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