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Tag Archives: Lizard’s Mouth
The Clattering Seep at Lizard’s Mouth
Apologies offered for the vertical video syndrome. You’ve heard of the babbling brook. Everybody’s written about it. Well, meet here the clattering seep. I’m fascinated by small things in nature other people are oblivious to and even when clued into … Continue reading →
Posted in Santa Barbara
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Tagged Adventure, Hiking, Hiking (2), Lizard's Mouth, Los Padres National Forest, Nature, Outdoors, Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez Mountains, Wilderness
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Lizard’s Mouth, Santa Ynez Mountains
Looking up at the sandstone formation known as “Lizard’s Mouth.” The bottom underside of the Lizard’s Mouth formation beneath the mouth shown in the previous photo. Looking eastward toward Santa Barbara. Looking over Old Town Goleta, Goleta Beach and the … Continue reading →
Posted in Santa Barbara County
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Tagged Bouldering, Caves, Lizard's Mouth, Outcrop, Rock Climbing, Rocks, Sandstone
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