Tag Archives: Nature

Cover Photo Contribution For Sierra Club’s “Condor Call”

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Jack Elliott

I contributed a photograph of spring wildflowers on Figueroa Mountain to the local Sierra Club’s newsletter, Condor Call. Editor John Hankins requested it and placed it on the cover for the April/May issue, which can be read in PDF format … Continue reading →

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Mountain Sunset

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Jack Elliott

A sunset view over the Pacific Ocean from the Santa Ynez Mountains in Santa Barbara County.

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Ticks, Lizards and Lyme Disease

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Jack Elliott

A blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) questing with legs reaching as it waits for a host to pass by. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Hikers beware. According to the latest April 2012 issue of Veterinary Practice News, we may be … Continue reading →

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Surf Clip. . .Finless in the Fog

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Jack Elliott

One of this break’s usual suspects slip slidin’ yesterday afternoon on a stubby little finless creation. While everybody else out there was doing their best to follow the all too typical aggressive slash and rip style, powered by differing levels … Continue reading →

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The Pine Mountain Punisher: 22 Mile Day Hike

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Jack Elliott

The trail outline of the route taken through the Los Padres National Forest and Sespe Wilderness. “Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time.” —Steven Wright, comedian 22 miles—7000’+ combined elevation gain & loss—sections of ankle to thigh deep … Continue reading →

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