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“He may be just a tramp, a guy that likes to roam about this great country without any special aim, just to thank the Lord for these beautiful mountains.”
-B. Traven, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
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Tag Archives: History
Sitiptip Flat, Los Padres National Forest
The place. Note the white mineral deposit on its far side. “Our history is carried by word of mouth, but it’s anchored to the land. The old boys used to play a game: one of them would leave his cap on … Continue reading
Posted in Ventura
Tagged Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Hiking (2), History, iPhoneography, Landscapes, Los Padres National Forest, Nature, Pics, Travel
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Miner’s Rock Cabin at Eagle Cliff (1890)
The hike to Eagle Cliff Cabin. The cabin was originally built and occupied by miners sometime after 1890 at the site of Eagle Cliff mine, which is located in Joshua Tree National Park. The makeshift shelter was cobbled together in a … Continue reading
Posted in California
Tagged Adventure, California, Camping, Hiking, Hiking (2), History, Joshua Tree National Park, Mining, Mojave Desert, Pics, Travel
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Petroglyphs, Isle of Arran, Scotland
The petroglyphs are found just inside this stand of planted conifers, silviculture being an important part of the local economy. At nine at night I stepped out for a walk in the woods. Couldn’t sit around the house after dinner … Continue reading
Posted in Scotland
Tagged Archaeology, Hiking, History, Isle of Arran, Nature, Petroglyphs, Rock Art, Scotland, Travel, Wilderness
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