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Tag Archives: Mono Creek
Mono Narrows Camp
Mono Jungle under early morning fog. I walked so much I wore down my feet— Do you know how weird that feels? —Shel Silverstein, “Foot Repair” A dense marine layer clings to the Santa Ynez Mountains as I putter up … Continue reading →
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Tagged Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, iPhoneography, Landscapes, Los Padres National Forest, Mono Creek, Nature, Photos, Pics
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East Camino Cielo to Mono Camp
Earlier this week I took a walk along the north end of Cold Springs Trail for an out-and-back day trip down to Mono Camp from East Camino Cielo Road. Surveying the target for the day from East Camino Cielo Road … Continue reading →
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Tagged Cold Springs Trail, Forbush Camp, Frederick Washington Forbush, Mono Camp, Mono Creek, Mono Debris Dam, Santa Ynez River
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