Tag Archives: Hiking (2)

Fritillaria Ojaiensis, Rare Wildflower

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Jack Elliott

A single Fritillaria ojaiensis growing along Fremont Trail in the Santa Ynez Mountains. This photo is from early spring 2014. This variety of lily is endemic to California. It’s listed by the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) as being rare … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Flora, Fritillaria ojaiensis, Hiking, Hiking (2), iPhoneography, Los Padres National Forest, Nature, Photos, Rare Plants, Santa Ynez Mountains, wildflowers | 5 Comments

Antimony and Eagle Rest Peaks, San Emigdio Mountains

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Jack Elliott

Antimony Peak I strive to not waste the time of readers with unnecessary, empty words and pointless rambling. I have never had much interest in writing “trip reports” or “trail reports.” I have done that, I suppose, but it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Kern County | Tagged Antimony Peak, Eagle Rest Peak, Hiking, Hiking (2), iPhoneography, Nature, San Emigdio, San Emigdio Canyon, Travel, Wilderness, Writing | 8 Comments

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

Fish Falls, Santa Ynez Mountains

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Jack Elliott

The large emerald pool below Fish Falls might be the best summertime swimming hole on the frontside of the Santa Ynez Mountains in Santa Barbara County. It’s deep enough to dive into from the top of the waterfall, if you’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Creeks, Hiking, Hiking (2), Los Padres National Forest, Nature, Santa Ynez Mountains, Steelhead, Swimming Holes, Trout, waterfalls, Wildlife | 13 Comments

Calochortus Fimbriatus, Rare Wildflower

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Jack Elliott

Calochortus fimbriatus, the late-flowered Mariposa lily, is in bloom at the moment in the Santa Ynez Mountains. A patch of the flowers thrives in the droughty dryness and summertime heat on a south facing rocky hillside at this particular location. … Continue reading →