Tag Archives: Cuyama

Lower Lion Canyon, Sierra Madre Mountains

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Jack Elliott

Squaring off with the sun in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains in 96 degree heat. I like to see it for myself. When looking at a map of the forest I want to know what each particular attraction … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara | Tagged Cuyama, Hiking, Hiking (2), iPhoneography, Lion Canyon, Los Padres National Forest, Nature, Photos, Rocks, Sierra Madre Mountains, Travel | 5 Comments

Gladiator Games of Bulls and Bears: Recollections of Jacinto Damien Reyes (1880)

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Jack Elliott

This post is the second entry in a series of four: First: Gladiator Games of Bulls and Bears: A California Blood Sport (1800s) Third: Gladiator Games of Bulls and Bears: Lassoing Grizzlies (1904) Fourth: Gladiator Games of Bulls and Bears: Sport of … Continue reading →

Posted in Ventura County | Tagged Bear Baiting, Bears, Cuyama, Fiesta, Grizzlies, History, J.D. Reyes, Jacinto Damien Reyes, Non-fiction, Vaqueros | Leave a comment