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“He may be just a tramp, a guy that likes to roam about this great country without any special aim, just to thank the Lord for these beautiful mountains.”
-B. Traven, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
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“. . .here, where there are still the silences and the loneliness of the earth before man, . . .”
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Tag Archives: Travel
Sawtooth Ridge, California
Sawtooth Ridge in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Sawtooth Ridge lies in California’s Hoover Wilderness within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The ridge comprises a portion of the northeast boundary of Yosemite National Park. Some of its notable features include, from … Continue reading
Posted in California
Tagged Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Landscapes, Nature, Outdoors, Photos, Pics, Travel
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East Walker River at Sunrise
A view of the East Walker River this morning on the edge of the Eastern Sierra in California.
Posted in California
Tagged Hiking, Hiking (2), iPhoneography, Landscapes, Nature, Outdoors, Photos, Pics, Travel
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Salmon River, Idaho
The Salmon River, which is the second largest tributary of the Snake River, is also known as The River of No Return. ©Clint Elliott “The Salmon River Canyon is one of the deepest gorges in North America, deeper even than … Continue reading
Peep of Oahu
A beach view from Oahu taken near Lanikai yesterday by a friend of the Blog.
McDonald Lake, Montana
A recent look at McDonald Lake from Clint Elliott.
Posted in Montana
Tagged Clint Elliott, Landscapes, McDonald Lake, Nature, Outdoors, Photos, Pics, Travel, Wilderness
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Jack Elliott's Santa Barbara Adventure 