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Month: July 2026

The Stott, Scott & Wilson cemetery in Hangmans Draw reminded me of Davey Gowan's grave in the Mazatzal Mountains. Note the "Aug 4 1888" dates of death are incorrect: The three were lynched a week later.

Stott Canyon – Hangmans Draw

2026-07-01 Cemetery, Hiking 0

Jamie Stott was a young man from back East, whose wealthy family was friends with Massachusetts Governor Thomas Talbot. Craving adventure, by October, 1885, Stott […]

Recent Posts

  • The Stott, Scott & Wilson cemetery in Hangmans Draw reminded me of Davey Gowan's grave in the Mazatzal Mountains. Note the "Aug 4 1888" dates of death are incorrect: The three were lynched a week later.

    Stott Canyon – Hangmans Draw

    2026-07-01 Cemetery, Hiking 0
  • Looking north across Potato Lake. I like this perspective the best. Lots of white clover, plus elk & deer scat.

    Potato Lake Draw

    2026-06-24 Hiking 0
  • Sheep Tank is located a mile west of Mooney Mountain. The water looked really good!

    Garland Prairie – Sheep Tank Loop

    2026-06-10 Hiking 0
  • Emerald Point, viewed from Abalone Point Lookout. The panoramic view stretches (L-R) from Dana Point, past Laguna Beach, Two Rock Point, Emerald Point, Abalone Point, Crystal Cove, Catalina Island (distant), Reef Point, Palos Verdes (distant), and Pelican Point, to Newport Beach.

    Crystal Cove State Park

    2026-05-25 Hiking 0
  • Prescott Circle Trail: Willow Creek. The striations on the small islands reminded me of Historic Blue Forest Trail, in the Petrified Forest.

    PCT: Willow Creek to Watson Lake

    2026-05-06 Hiking 0

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