Tag Archives: Mussels

Chumash Indian Mortars and the Puzzle of the Midden

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Jack Elliott

We had set out to go spearfishing, but a south wind and a west swell combined to ruin conditions. We drove up the mountain from the beach and hiked down into the canyon, the creek within which drains into the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ventura County | Tagged Archaeology, Chumash, Creeks, Hiking, History, Indians, Midden, Mortars, Mussels, Native Americans, Writing | 13 Comments

Mussel Harvest At Low Tide: Modern Man, Ancient Practice

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Jack Elliott

It’s been 80 degrees the last few days; winter in Santa Barbara. The negative low tides of winter offer a great chance to get the kids out on the beach exploring tide pools and instill in them a curiosity and … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Beach, Chumash, Foraging, History, Indians, iPhoneography, Mussels, Nature, Ocean, Seafood, Wildcrafting, Writing | 4 Comments