Tag Archives: Trails

San Ysidro Trail

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Jack Elliott

A section of San Ysidro Trail under the oaks in the Montecito Foothills, Santa Barbara County, California.

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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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Cottam Camp

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Jack Elliott

Cottam Camp, junction of Forbush Trail and Blue Canyon Trail, Los Padres National Forest

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Lost Valley Camp

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Jack Elliott

Lost Valley Camp, Upper Manzana Creek Trail, San Rafael Wilderness

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Blue Canyon Camp

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Jack Elliott

Blue Canyon Camp, Santa Barbara County, Los Padres National ForestEscondido Creek in Blue Canyon Creek during winter.

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