Tag Archives: Camping

Brian Sarvis In Noozhawk Echoes Jack Elliott, No Hat Tip

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Jack Elliott

Jimmy J merch. Prototype run, January, 2023. After six years of silence, Sarvis suddenly spoke. He once more found his voice, in somebody else’s writing. We made it easy by providing inspiration and all source material right here on this … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara | Tagged Backpacking, Brian Sarvis, Camping, Hiking, Hiking (2), History, Los Padres National Forest, Nature, Noozhwak, Santa Barbara, Wilderness | 1 Comment

The Elusive and Fleeting Fire Poppy

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Jack Elliott

I found the fire poppies once more, trailless along a tributary fork of a coastal creek high in the Santa Ynez Mountains. Five years had past since my last sighting. I think the fire poppy, Papaver californicum, may be among … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara | Tagged Adventure, backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Los Padres National Forest, Nature, poppies, Santa Ynez Mountains, Wilderness, wildflowers | 2 Comments

Hiking Is Not A Crime; Done Dirty By Diktat

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Jack Elliott

“What does accessibility mean? Is there any spot on earth that men have not proved accessible by the simplest means—feet and legs and heart? … A venturesome minority will always be eager to set off on their own, and no … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara | Tagged Adventure, backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Forest Closure, Forest Service, Hiking, Hiking (2), Los Padres National Forest, Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez Mountains | 8 Comments

Hiking Is Not A Crime; Hiker’s PreCheck Forest Entry Pass

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Jack Elliott

Why is the Forest Service treating us like this? The Transportation Safety Administration treats people differently when conducting security screenings. Thousands of lives are on the line. Not just on planes. In buildings all across the country. Not throughout any … Continue reading →

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Hiking is Not A Crime, Let Forest Be Thy Medicine

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Jack Elliott

Ranger: Howdy, sir. Sorry, the forest is closed.Hiker: Why?Ranger: Well, there’s been some slides and wash outs and rockfalls and trees fallen over and we heard tell of a big rut. Hiker: Oh. So you mean it’s a forest. You’ve closed … Continue reading →