Tag Archives: Landscapes

Toddling Down the Davy Brown Trail

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Jack Elliott

The hills along lower Figueroa Mountain Road on the way to Davy Brown Trail. With a toddler in tow I recently had the fortunate opportunity to rediscover the Davy Brown Trail with fresh eyes. Having kids provides a chance to … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Bugs, Davy Brown, Figueroa Mountain, Hiking, Hiking (2), Insects, Landscapes, Los Padres National Forest, Nature, Photos, Pics, wildflowers | 3 Comments

McDonald Lake, Montana

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Jack Elliott

A recent look at McDonald Lake from Clint Elliott.

Posted in Montana | Tagged Clint Elliott, Landscapes, McDonald Lake, Nature, Outdoors, Photos, Pics, Travel, Wilderness | 4 Comments

Eavesdropping in the Woods or “He Just Doesn’t Have the Drive”

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Wild mustard in bloom within the Ventura River Preserve. I lay on my back aside El Nido Meadow, sprawled across a trailside bench in the dappled light filtering through the oak tree canopy. Staring up at a patch of blue … Continue reading →

Posted in Ventura County | Tagged El Nido Meadow, Hiking, Hiking (2), Landscapes, Nature, Non-fiction, Outdoors, Photos, Pics, Tales, Ventura River Preserve, Writing | 8 Comments

Lone Wandering

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Santa Barbara County Backcountry “Two or more people disturb the ecologic complex of an area. I had to go alone and I had to be self-contained, a kind of casual turtle carrying his house on his back.” —John Steinbeck Travels … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Adventure, Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Hiking (2), John Steinbeck, Landscapes, Nature, Outdoors, Photography, Photos, Pics, Wilderness | 5 Comments

Gaviota Coast Sunset

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Gaviota Coast, Santa Barbara County A sunset view of the edge of the continent along the Pacific coast north of Santa Barbara, railroad tracks reflecting the light.