Author Archives: Jack Elliott

Ranger Peak Trail

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Jack Elliott

“There was no telling of the sun, save for the one cold, dim, and even light that lay on every corner of the land and made no shadow, and the silence was close by and all around . . .” … Continue reading →

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San Marcos Foothills Rainbow

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Jack Elliott

A rainbow over San Marcos Foothills Nature Preserve Tuesday afternoon. As of this writing, San Marcos Pass Station atop the Santa Ynez Mountains is reporting that 3.88 inches of rain have fallen in the last 48 hours. This marks the most … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Potentially Deadly Assassin Bug In Los Padres Forest

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Jack Elliott

Various triatomine bugs in all life stages. (Credit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Recent news reports echoing across the Internet tell of the so-called assassin bug having now been found in at least 28 states. Known also as the … Continue reading →

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