Tag: los padres national forest
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Old School Signage: Santa Cruz Trail
During VWR training back in January, this sign hung above one of the meeting rooms’ threshold. Another gem; thankfully it’s been spared.
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Old School Signage: Return to the Graveyard
On St. Patrick’s Weekend 2013, the Expat and I — joined by Li’l G and Little Man — headed back into the sign graveyard under the auspices of the US Forest Service to document the old signage there. The Expat will surely post his work in time, but submitted herein are some of Li’l G’s…
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Kennedy Ridge and the East Camino Cielo, Redux
“Who is the man coming down your block?” Much time has been spent poking around the Kennedy Ridge and East Camino Cielo routes of late, and I’m happy to report another recent Sunday during which we enjoyed yet more idle exploratory above the bustling metropolis of Ojai. Joining the RSO and me for a rare…
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The Ebook Has Landed
At long last, the ebook editions of Hiking and Backpacking Santa Barbara and Ventura have arrived. Kindle and Nook editions are out now at deep discounts! I’m especially pleased the interior photos are full-color.
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Lazy Sunday: The Pines
“In the Pines, in the Pines, where the sun don’t ever shine … “ Late last year my buddy Derek over at 100 Peaks guest-blogged a piece for Sport Chalet about getting kids interested in the outdoors. Obviously that’s not really an issue for Clan Carey, but it did make me ponder my own approach…
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Old School Signage: Alamar Canyon, ~1931
Another from the LPNF Archives, and one I’ve shared previously on the Condor Trail‘s Facebook page. Image courtesy LPNF Archives The hand-written note on the back reads only “Alamar Canyon,” rendering the exact “where” of this specific junction a bit hazy. The upper enamel sign is easy enough to read, and initially lead me to…