Author Archives: Jack Elliott

The Origin of the Name “California” and the Island Myth

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Jack Elliott

The Origin of the Name “California” “There ruled on that island of California, a queen great of body, very beautiful for her race, at a flourishing age, desirous in her thoughts of achieving great things, valiant in strength, cunning in … Continue reading →

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2×2 Bucks

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Jack Elliott

I was out wandering around the woods up in San Luis Obispo County on Sunday and saw a number of deer. I walked up on two doe and one small buck that were remarkably unafraid. I watched them for about … Continue reading →

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Canoe Campin’ and Fishin’ in Minnesota

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Jack Elliott

Clint Elliott plying the waters far from home. Northern Pike Related Posts: Clint Sliding Down Mono Dam Clint in Costa Rica Cliff Diving Montezuma Falls

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Hankins Falls

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Jack Elliott

Hankins Falls as seen last March from Old San Marcos Pass.

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Rocky Peak Park, Santa Susana Mountains

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Jack Elliott

The bedrock plated, boulder strewn hills of Rocky Peak northeast of Simi Valley are made of the Chatsworth Formation, a 6000 foot thick sandstone deposit formed at the bottom of the ocean at the time of the dinosaurs. The sand … Continue reading →

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