Author Archives: Jack Elliott

Indian Creek Waterfalls (Dick Smith Wilderness)

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Jack Elliott

I started out midday in the iron horse. At Escondido Creek on the north side of the Santa Ynez Mountains on Romero Camuesa Road, I came across a swarm of thousands of ladybugs. I made it to the Indian Creek … Continue reading →

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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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