Tag Archives: Backpacking

Ticks, Lizards and Lyme Disease

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Jack Elliott

A blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) questing with legs reaching as it waits for a host to pass by. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Hikers beware. According to the latest April 2012 issue of Veterinary Practice News, we may be … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Backpacking, Biology, Camping, Hiking, Hiking (2), Lizards, Lyme Disease, Nature, Non-fiction, Outdoors, Reference, Ticks, Trails, Writing | 13 Comments

The Pine Mountain Punisher: 22 Mile Day Hike

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Jack Elliott

The trail outline of the route taken through the Los Padres National Forest and Sespe Wilderness. “Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time.” —Steven Wright, comedian 22 miles—7000’+ combined elevation gain & loss—sections of ankle to thigh deep … Continue reading →

Posted in Ventura County | Tagged Adventure, Adventure (2), Backpacking, Hiking, Hiking (2), Landscape, Mountains, Nature, Outdoors, Peak Bagging, Peaks, Photos, Pics, Pine Mountain, Snow, Trekking, Video, Writing | 20 Comments

Alcove Falls

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Alcove Falls, San Rafael Wilderness, Santa Barbara County.

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged backcountry, Backpacking, Creeks, falls, Hiking, Hiking (2), Landscape, Nature, Photos, Pics, San Rafael Wilderness, waterfalls, Wilderness | 1 Comment

Manzana Creek Schoolhouse (1893)

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Manzana schoolhouse, Santa Barbara County Historical Landmark No. 2. “I got paid $50 a month for teaching and paid $14 for room and board, and that was a shared bed at that, with at least one or two children.” —Cora … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Cora McCroskey, Hikes, Hiking, Hiking (2), History, Homestead, Manzana Schoolhouse, Photos, Pics, Pioneers, Sisquoc | 15 Comments

Canoe Camping Along the Green River, Utah

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Jack Elliott

A photo essay of a camping trip down the Green River in Utah by Clint Elliott and the boys: Priorities. Tally ho! Petroglyphs Clint Elliott hanging five. A view of the Green River through the walls of ancient Native American … Continue reading →