Category Archives: Santa Barbara

Wednesday’s Surf

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Afternoon trim. Midnight surf check. I returned at midnight. The full moon showed bright and the waves were breaking. I surfed. And it was fun. The end. Related Post: Moonlight Surfing

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Adventure, Beach, Nature, Ocean, Photos, Pics, Surf, Surfing, Waves | 6 Comments

Making Soap From Yucca Video

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Here is a demonstration of some traditional Native American backcountry know-how on making soap from yucca (Yucca whipplei). It is, admittedly, esoteric knowledge that is obsolete in the current age of abundance where innumerable soap varieties are available in countless … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature, Santa Barbara | Tagged History, Indians, Native Americans, Nature, Soap, Traditional Knowledge, Video, Yucca | 7 Comments

Birabent Canyon and Grass Mountain

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Grass Mountain on Zaca Ridge along the western edge of Figueroa Mountain in Santa Barbara County (Jack’s Map). “I never was one for rushing through a country. I like to take my time, breathe the air, get the feel of … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Adventure, Deer, Figueroa Mountain, Forest, Hiking, Hiking (2), Landscape, Mountains, Nature, Photos, Wilderness, Writing, Zaca Ridge | 1 Comment

Rose Canyon Video Clip

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Here is a short iPhone-shot video clip of Rose Canyon I took back in December, but never published. The video goes with the previously posted recount of that trip, which will give some background information on why I was filming … Continue reading →