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A Wander In Hawaii Turns Up Ancient Rock Shelters

The dry wash described below lets out into this small cove on the lee side of the point. “Where you off to?” she asked. “I saw a big crack in the Earth just down the road that looks like it … Continue reading

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Arlington, Cathedral, La Cumbre Peaks Scramble & More

The stairway to Arlington climbing out of Mission Canyon. “Genji climbed the hill behind the temple and looked off toward the city. The forests receded into a spring haze. ‘Like a painting,’ he said. ‘People who live in such a … Continue reading

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Sage Hill Wildflowers

California poppies on Grass Mountain, Zaca Ridge, Figueroa Mountain 3-26-2016 Around these here parts, in a mild climate with little to no snow, the wildflower blooms mark one of the few striking signals of seasonal change. The go-to sites in Santa … Continue reading

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Sitiptip Flat, Los Padres National Forest

The place. Note the white mineral deposit on its far side. “Our history is carried by word of mouth, but it’s anchored to the land. The old boys used to play a game: one of them would leave his cap on … Continue reading

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Goatfell Peak, Isle of Arran, Scotland

Goatfell Peak by silhouette from Brodick Bay. A view of Brodick Bay from the stony trail up to Goatfell Peak. Goatfell summit looking across at Cir Mhor or the “Great Comb.” (Properly pronounced here.) Blasted by a piercing wind, jacket and … Continue reading

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