Tag Archives: Writing

Haddock Peak Descent to Sespe Creek via Potrero John Creek

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Pacific marine layer filling Matilija Creek watershed at sunrise, as seen on the drive to the trailhead. (Sunset marine layer view from same location 2010) A rough outline of the route hiked down the Potrero John Creek watershed from Haddock … Continue reading →

Posted in Ventura County | Tagged Adventure, Cayoneering, Haddock Peak, Hiking, Hiking (2), Nature, Non-fiction, Photos, Pics, Potrero John Creek, Reyes Peak, Tales, Writing | 5 Comments

Solitude on a Busy Day, Matilija Wilderness

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Jack Elliott

The canyon mouth of Upper North Fork Matilija Creek. “I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has … Continue reading →

Posted in Ventura County | Tagged Hiking, Hiking (2), iPhoneography, Landscapes, Matilija Creek, Nature, Outdoors, Photos, Pics, Tales, Wilderness, Writing | 3 Comments

Seven Falls

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Jack Elliott

“The music of falling water comes at intervals upon the ear. The uneven trail winding around huge rocks, upon the edge of precipitous banks or plying through the slippery stones at the bottom of the creek, gives just enough elements … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Hiking, Hiking (2), Nature, Non-fiction, Outdoors, Photos, Pics, Seven Falls, Snapshots, Swimming Holes, waterfalls, Wildlife, Writing | 5 Comments

Eavesdropping in the Woods or “He Just Doesn’t Have the Drive”

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Wild mustard in bloom within the Ventura River Preserve. I lay on my back aside El Nido Meadow, sprawled across a trailside bench in the dappled light filtering through the oak tree canopy. Staring up at a patch of blue … Continue reading →

Posted in Ventura County | Tagged El Nido Meadow, Hiking, Hiking (2), Landscapes, Nature, Non-fiction, Outdoors, Photos, Pics, Tales, Ventura River Preserve, Writing | 8 Comments

Of Soldiers and Warriors

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Nineteenth century U.S. cavalry. “Indians stay pretty much to the reservations anymore, where they belong. There’s no way of mixing the white race with the red. Too many differences.” Andy knew the differences all too well, for he had lived … Continue reading →