Category Archives: Santa Barbara

Chain of Events and the Golden Sunset

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Jack Elliott

I had spent the day trampin’ around the Santa Ynez Mountains on and off trail. It was late afternoon and heading quickly toward night, as I sat on a rock outcrop looking over the blue Pacific Ocean far below. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Hike, Hikes, Hiking, Hiking (2), Inspiration, Landscape, Nature, Photos, Pics, Sunsets, Wandering, Wilderness, Writing | 5 Comments

Parcels and Points

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Surf and seclusion on the California Central Coast.

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Adventure, Beach, Homes, Houses, Landscape, Nature, Ocean, Pacific, Photos, Pics, Surf, Surfing, Waves | 3 Comments

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 It is, admittedly, esoteric knowledge that is obsolete in the current age of abundance where innumerable soap varieties are available in countless … Continue reading →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 →