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Tag Archives: Mono Debris Dam
Mono Debris Dam Swimming Hole (1991)
As noted in a previous post, East Camino Cielo to Mono Camp, there was once a remarkable swimming hole and water slide at Mono Debris Dam. Now, due to the massive erosion that occurred during winter storms following the Zaca … Continue reading →
Posted in Santa Barbara
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Tagged Mono Campground, Mono Debris Dam, Swimming, Waterslide
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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 →
Posted in Santa Barbara
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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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Jack Elliott's Santa Barbara Adventure 