Category Archives: Santa Barbara

San Ysidro Falls

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Jack Elliott

A thin stream of water flowing over San Ysidro Falls. Related Posts: Wellhouse Falls and the Waterfalls of Lewis Canyon, Waterfalls, Trout and Indian Mortars, Waterfalls of Ventura County, Scent of the Sea on a Ventura County Creek, Tangerine Falls, … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Montecito, San Ysidro Creek, waterfalls | 1 Comment

Cottam Camp Morning

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Jack Elliott

Cottam Camp at the red dot. I spent a long cold night at Cottam Camp. When it’s dead dark by 5:30 and you’re out on the trail with minimal provisions there’s a bit too much time to kill ‘tween sunset … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County | Tagged backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Meadow, Mountains | 4 Comments

California Slender Salamander

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Jack Elliott

California Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps attenuatus) I remember seeing these tiny salamanders around the yard as a kid. They were one of the more intriguing creatures to find and always seemed odd and out of place. They had the puny body of … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara | Tagged Amphibians, Salamander | 4 Comments

Devil’s Playground, Santa Ynez Mountains

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Jack Elliott

The tunnel-like passage here wraps around to the left and is passable from one end to the other. The Devil’s Playground sandstone formation as seen from Goleta. It is the large rocky patch toward the top of the mountain.