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“He may be just a tramp, a guy that likes to roam about this great country without any special aim, just to thank the Lord for these beautiful mountains.”
-B. Traven, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
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“. . .here, where there are still the silences and the loneliness of the earth before man, . . .”
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Category Archives: Santa Barbara
Chumash Camp
I headed into the forest in late afternoon with three hours of light left. It was dead calm in the lower reaches of the canyon and I could see that it rained the day before. Upside down oak leaves still … Continue reading →
Posted in Santa Barbara
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Tagged Arrowhead, Chumash, Hiking, Hiking (2), Indians, Los Padres National Forest, Mortars, Photos, Pics, Tales
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Lost Valley and Castle Rock
I spent ten hours wandering around up Lost Valley way and covered nearly 12 miles altogether winding and weaving around on and off trail here and there. I rolled into Nira Campground early Tuesday morning and nobody was around. I … Continue reading →
Posted in Santa Barbara County
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Tagged Hike, Hikes, Landscape, Lost Valley, Nature, Photos, Rocks, San Rafael Wilderness, Santa Barbara, Tales
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Don Victor Valley and Pine Canyon
“. . .here, where there are still the silences and the loneliness of the earth before man, . . .” -Dick Smith With a high pressure system ensuring near perfect clear winter conditions—cloudless blue skies, mild temps with warmth in … Continue reading →
Posted in Santa Barbara
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Tagged Dick Smith Wilderness, Don Victor Valley, Jackson Five, Los Padres National Forest, Madulce Peak, Pine Canyon, Santa Barbara, Tales
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Jack O’Lanterns and Chanterelles
I was out wanderin’ around the other day in the Santa Barbara backcountry and happened to be near a place where I know chanterelles grow. I had not planned on picking any mushrooms, but since I was so close I … Continue reading →
Posted in Santa Barbara
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Tagged Chanterelles, Jack O'Lantern, Mushrooms, Santa Barbara, Tales
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Rincon Point Sunset
The view from Rincon Point tonight. Related Posts: Palm Trees at Dusk Backyard Sunset Silhouette Matilija Creek Headwaters Foggy Sunset Refugio Beach Sunset and Moonrise
Posted in Santa Barbara
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Tagged Carpinteria, Landscape, Nature, Photos, Pics, Rincon, Rincon Point, Santa Barbara, Snapshots, Sunsets
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