Tag Archives: Rocks

Rocky Peak Park, Santa Susana Mountains

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Jack Elliott

The bedrock plated, boulder strewn hills of Rocky Peak northeast of Simi Valley are made of the Chatsworth Formation, a 6000 foot thick sandstone deposit formed at the bottom of the ocean at the time of the dinosaurs. The sand … Continue reading →

Posted in Ventura County | Tagged Caves, Chatsworth Formation, Rocks, Sandstone, Santa Susana Mountains, Simi Valley | 1 Comment

Paleopit

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Jack Elliott

In deep west of the Good Land. Pipe cleaner shot from the beanie cam.

Posted in Santa Barbara | Tagged Beach, Caves, Gaviota, Ocean, Rocks, Sea, Surfing | 2 Comments

Cave’s Eye View on the Carrizo Plain

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Jack Elliott

The Carrizo Plain National Monument preserves a slice of natural splendor and a refuge for reflection amid the solace and serenity of a land that exists today much as it did thousands of years ago. It offers a glimpse into … Continue reading →

Posted in Snapshots | Tagged Bedrock Mortars, Caves, Pictographs, Rock Art, Rocks, San Luis Obispo County | 4 Comments

Bedrock Mortar On Munson Creek, Pine Mountain

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Jack Elliott

I intended to hike up the canyon to Munson Spring, but a rather dense bramble of wild rose eventually forced me to turn around. My thin nylon hiking pants were no match for all the tiny thorns and my legs … Continue reading →

Posted in Ventura County | Tagged Caves, Mortar, Munson Creek, Pine Mountain, Rocks, Tales | 4 Comments

Selby Rocks, Carrizo Plain

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Jack Elliott

Saddled up the iron horse and pressed peddle once more out to the Carrizo on Sunday hoping it would be clear enough to do something and stay dry. Nope. We were wet. The Temblor Range across the plain disappeared behind … Continue reading →