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Tag Archives: Hiking
Turkeys, Bobcats and the Caves of Castle Rock
Along lower Manzana Creek in the Santa Barbara backcountry, a rib of sandstone known to some as Castle Rock (Jack’s Map) juts into the air along the west end of the wind swept ridge officially dubbed Hurricane Deck. This is … Continue reading →
Posted in Santa Barbara County
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Tagged Adventure, Animals, backcountry, Birds, Bobcats, Caves, Hikes, Hiking, Landscape, Mountains, Nature, Photos, Pics, San Rafael Wilderness, Turkeys, Wilderness, Wildlife, Writing
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Gaviota Peak
I hiked up to Gaviota Peak (Jack’s Map) and back via a circuit route, as noted above by the red dots. I began in Gaviota State Park and, following the Gaviota Peak fire road, entered into the Los Padres National … Continue reading →
Posted in Santa Barbara County
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Tagged Adventure, Animals, Caves, Gaviota Peak, Hikes, Hiking, Hiking (2), Landscape, Los Padres National Forest, Nature, Ocean, Photos, Pics, State Parks, wildflowers
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Impressionist Reflections on Kelly Creek
Kelly Creek, in the Los Padres National Forest, seen here reflecting the forest canopy and sky overhead.
Posted in Santa Barbara County
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Tagged Hiking, Hiking (2), Kelly Creek, Los Padres National Forest, Nature, Outdoors, Photos, Pics, Wilderness
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Chain of Events and the Golden Sunset
I had spent the day trampin’ around the Santa Ynez Mountains on and off trail. It was late afternoon and heading quickly toward night, as I sat on a rock outcrop looking over the blue Pacific Ocean far below. I … Continue reading →
Posted in Santa Barbara County
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Tagged Hike, Hikes, Hiking, Hiking (2), Inspiration, Landscape, Nature, Photos, Pics, Sunsets, Wandering, Wilderness, Writing
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Birabent Canyon and Grass Mountain
Grass Mountain on Zaca Ridge along the western edge of Figueroa Mountain in Santa Barbara County (Jack’s Map). “I never was one for rushing through a country. I like to take my time, breathe the air, get the feel of … Continue reading →
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Tagged Adventure, Deer, Figueroa Mountain, Forest, Hiking, Hiking (2), Landscape, Mountains, Nature, Photos, Wilderness, Writing, Zaca Ridge
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