Tag Archives: Writing

Salmon Choking the Santa Ynez (1896)

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Jack Elliott

Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) (c) Timothy Knepp – U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service The following newspaper brief was published in the San Francisco Call on March 11, 1896 and testifies to the way things once were not all that long ago … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara | Tagged Fish, Fishing, History, Lompoc, Nature, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Salmon, Santa Ynez River, Steelhead, Trout, Wildlife, Writing | Leave a comment

Mussel Harvest At Low Tide: Modern Man, Ancient Practice

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Jack Elliott

It’s been 80 degrees the last few days; winter in Santa Barbara. The negative low tides of winter offer a great chance to get the kids out on the beach exploring tide pools and instill in them a curiosity and … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Beach, Chumash, Foraging, History, Indians, iPhoneography, Mussels, Nature, Ocean, Seafood, Wildcrafting, Writing | 4 Comments

Montecito Peak, Santa Ynez Mountains

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Jack Elliott

Montecito Peak, Santa Ynez Mountains Numerous parked cars line the road at the trailhead when I arrive one September morning. Several people in different small groups linger about getting ready for a walk or returning therefrom. A few voices resonate … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Cold Springs Trail, Hiking, iPhoneography, Los Padres National Forest, Montecito Peak, Nature, Photos, Santa Barbara Hikes, Santa Ynez Mountains, Writing | 7 Comments

Lost Valley, Hurricane Deck, Potrero Cyn 20 Mile Day Hike

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Jack Elliott

Hurricane Deck, the prominent ridge defining the skyline. There is no trace of water on Hurricane Deck, no trees and no campgrounds. It’s a 20 mile long ridgeline with south facing cliffs and steep grassy slopes on one side and … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Hiking, Hurricane Deck, iPhoneography, Landscapes, Los Padres National Forest, Lost Valley, Nature, Photos, Pics, San Rafael Wilderness, Writing | 9 Comments

Finding Clarity and Perspective in the Wilderness

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Jack Elliott

Castle Rock, San Rafael Wilderness Concerns in the wilderness revolve around basic necessities not luxuries. Removal from the busy, overstocked urban realm and immersion in the sparse serenity of pristine nature reduces life to an elemental state. Such experience trims … Continue reading →