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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: Los Padres National Forest
Lower Lion Canyon, Sierra Madre Mountains
Squaring off with the sun in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains in 96 degree heat. I like to see it for myself. When looking at a map of the forest I want to know what each particular attraction … Continue reading →
Posted in Santa Barbara
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Tagged Cuyama, Hiking, Hiking (2), iPhoneography, Lion Canyon, Los Padres National Forest, Nature, Photos, Rocks, Sierra Madre Mountains, Travel
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Fish Falls, Santa Ynez Mountains
The large emerald pool below Fish Falls might be the best summertime swimming hole on the frontside of the Santa Ynez Mountains in Santa Barbara County. It’s deep enough to dive into from the top of the waterfall, if you’re … Continue reading →
Posted in Santa Barbara County
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Tagged Creeks, Hiking, Hiking (2), Los Padres National Forest, Nature, Santa Ynez Mountains, Steelhead, Swimming Holes, Trout, waterfalls, Wildlife
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Arrowhead Springs, Drought Resistant Summer Seep
The Chumash pictograph panel at Arrowhead Springs. The arrowhead-shaped mineral stain surrounding the rock art points down to a spring issuing from under the boulder. Santa Barbara county-wide precipitation for the 2013-14 water year stands at 41 percent of normal … Continue reading →
Posted in Santa Barbara County
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Tagged Archaeology, Bedrock Mortars, Chumash, Drought, Hiking, Indians, Los Padres National Forest, Nature, Photos, Pictographs, Rock Art, Santa Ynez Mountains
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Calochortus Fimbriatus, Rare Wildflower
Calochortus fimbriatus, the late-flowered Mariposa lily, is in bloom at the moment in the Santa Ynez Mountains. A patch of the flowers thrives in the droughty dryness and summertime heat on a south facing rocky hillside at this particular location. … Continue reading →
Posted in Santa Barbara County
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Tagged Calochortus, Flora, Hiking, Hiking (2), iPhoneography, Los Padres National Forest, Mariposa Lily, Nature, Photos, Rare Plants, Santa Ynez Mountains, wildflowers
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Mono Narrows, The Old Oak Dies
The upper Santa Ynez River valley. Upper Santa Ynez River Looking up lower Mono Creek near the Santa Ynez River confluence. “During the month of November the trail in Little Caliente and Mono canyons was greatly improved.” Los Angeles Herald … Continue reading →
Posted in Santa Barbara County
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Tagged Backpacking, Camping, Creeks, Hiking, iPhonography, Los Padres National Forest, Mono, Mono Narrows, Nature, Photos, Writing
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