Tag Archives: Rocks

Twin Arches, Gaviota Crags

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Jack Elliott

The red arrow notes the location of the arches.

Posted in Nature, Santa Barbara County | Tagged Arches, Beach, Caves, Coal Oil Point, Crags, Gaviota, Mountains, Nature, Ocean, Outcrops, Pacific, Peaks, Ridges, Rocks, Sandstone, Santa Cruz Island | 2 Comments

Lizard’s Mouth, Santa Ynez Mountains

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Looking up at the sandstone formation known as “Lizard’s Mouth.” The bottom underside of the Lizard’s Mouth formation beneath the mouth shown in the previous photo. Looking eastward toward Santa Barbara. Looking over Old Town Goleta, Goleta Beach and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Bouldering, Caves, Lizard's Mouth, Outcrop, Rock Climbing, Rocks, Sandstone | 1 Comment

Gaviota Wind Caves

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Jack Elliott

The three red arrows note the location of the caves shown below. The person seen here is sitting in the cave noted by the red arrow on the upper right of the previous photo. It is actually a hole through … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Caves, Gaviota, Hiking, Rocks, Sandstone, wind | 1 Comment

Piedra Blanca

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Jack Elliott

Piedra Blanca sandstone formation. Pops came to visit for Thanksgiving. Last time he came to stay I dragged him along on a five mile hike through intermittent driving rain showers out in the hinterlands of San Luis Obispo County. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Ventura County | Tagged Gene Marshall Trail, Hiking, Piedra Blanca, Pine Mountain, Rocks, Sespe | 9 Comments

Devil’s Playground, Santa Ynez Mountains

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Jack Elliott

The tunnel-like passage here wraps around to the left and is passable from one end to the other. The Devil’s Playground sandstone formation as seen from Goleta. It is the large rocky patch toward the top of the mountain.