Sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul. ~Edward Abbey, A Voice Crying in the Wilderness Get away from me! ~Eustace Bagge, Courage ...

Mouth of North Fork Matilija Canyon   A recent trip report by David R reminded me that it had been years since I'd been up beautif...

Pointy Chief Peak as Seen from Chief Peak Fire Road Ok, calling it the "ugly way" is a bit of an over-statement. Maybe the ...

Nordhoff Peak Abandoned Fire Lookout Nordhoff Peak in the Los Padres National Forest is the high point of a rugged, mountainous ridge ...