Category Archives: Santa Barbara

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.

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Beach Sunset à la ‘Cito

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Jack Elliott

Looking southeast from Miramar Beach in Montecito beneath a waxing gibbous.

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Gaviota Coast

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Jack Elliott

November rain showers off the Gaviota Coast. Related Posts: Paleopit, Surfing Cetaceans, Refugio Beach Sunset, Rincon Point Sunset, Miramar Beach Sunset

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Fried Fungus Nuggets

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Jack Elliott

I happened across this Hericium erinaceus (bearded tooth, lion’s mane, pom pom) a few days ago. It was late afternoon and after walking a few miles down the trail I was looking for a place to sit and eat a … Continue reading →

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Geologic Control of Vegetation In Santa Barbara County

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Jack Elliott

In certain places grass, sage brush and chaparral grow beside each other in notably separate and distinct patches. The specific place along the ground where grasses stop growing and woodier plants begin can be remarkably exact and linear in appearance … Continue reading →

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