Tag Archives: Landscapes

Salmon River, Idaho

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Jack Elliott

The Salmon River, which is the second largest tributary of the Snake River, is also known as The River of No Return. ©Clint Elliott “The Salmon River Canyon is one of the deepest gorges in North America, deeper even than … Continue reading →

Posted in Idaho | Tagged Fishing, Hiking, Landscapes, Nature, Outdoors, Photos, Pics, Rivers, Salmon River, Travel | 1 Comment

Slippery Rock Stagecoach Road (19th Century)

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Crossing Slippery Rock in the mountains above the Goleta Valley, along the original San Marcos Pass route over the Santa Ynez Mountains. The Pacific Ocean defines the horizon in the background. © Denver Public Library, Western History Collection “Santa Barbara … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Hiking, History, Landscapes, Non-fiction, Old West, Photos, Pics, San Marcos Pass, Santa Ynez Mountains, Slippery Rock, Stagecoaches | 15 Comments

Solitude on a Busy Day, Matilija Wilderness

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Jack Elliott

The canyon mouth of Upper North Fork Matilija Creek. “I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has … Continue reading →

Posted in Ventura County | Tagged Hiking, Hiking (2), iPhoneography, Landscapes, Matilija Creek, Nature, Outdoors, Photos, Pics, Tales, Wilderness, Writing | 3 Comments

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 →