Category Archives: Santa Barbara

Tangerine Falls, Cold Springs Canyon

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Jack Elliott

Tangerine Falls flowing nicely on 12-26-10. The falls are located on the middle fork of Cold Springs Creek. Related Post: Old Cold Spring Tunnel (1897)

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The Teetering Boulder of San Ysidro Canyon

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Jack Elliott

About fifteen years ago, I was scrambling through the chaparral and up the sandstone studded ridge on the west side of the mouth of San Ysidro Canyon in Montecito, and came across a boulder. I don’t recall why I stopped … Continue reading →

Posted in Montecito, Santa Barbara County | Tagged Boulders, Caves, Hikes, Montecito, Rocks, San Ysidro, Tales, Vernal Pools | 3 Comments

Cottam Camp

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Jack Elliott

Cottam Camp, junction of Forbush Trail and Blue Canyon Trail, Los Padres National Forest

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Lost Valley Camp

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Jack Elliott

Lost Valley Camp, Upper Manzana Creek Trail, San Rafael Wilderness

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Blue Canyon Camp

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Jack Elliott

Blue Canyon Camp, Santa Barbara County, Los Padres National ForestEscondido Creek in Blue Canyon Creek during winter.

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