NATURAL RESOURCES.MORE THAN SHOPPING Looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. an excuse to shop, eat or just cool off in trendy Santa Barbara Santa Barbara (săn'tə bär`brə, –bərə), city (1990 pop. 85,571), seat of Santa Barbara co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1850. ? There are several day hikes in the area according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Santa Barbara Hikes Web site (www.santabarbarahikes.com). The site's recommended summer hiking trails include Cold Springs Trail and Montecito Peak, located a short distance off the 101 Freeway. According to the site: ``Cold Springs was once a stage coach route, although that doesn't seem possible because the trail becomes so steep and rocky.'' But the 3/4-mile uphill walk is worth it. At the top is a quiet spot next to a creek and small waterfalls to ``clear your mind.'' --High country escape: At 10,804 feet, Mt. San Jacinto San Jacinto, river, c.130 mi (210 km) long, rising in SE Texas as the West Fork and flowing S to Galveston Bay. Its chief tributary is Buffalo Bayou, and both the bayou and the lower river are used for the Houston ship channel. is Southern California's second highest peak and a two-hour drive from L.A. Information on the peak is available at www.sanjac.statepark.org. The park features hiking, backpacking backpacking Sport of hiking while carrying clothing, food, and camping equipment in a pack on the back. In the early 20th century backpacking was primarily a means of getting to wilderness areas inaccessible by car or by day hike. and camping (in nearby Idyllwild). Take a trip up the mountain on the aerial tram. At the top of the 6,000-foot climb is a restaurant, gift shop, snack bar and the state park visitor center. - Chris Cocoles ROD OF DISTINCTION ``Fishing Bamboo'' By John Gierach, Lyons Press ($14.95) This slender volume (112 pages) speaks from the heart of one of fly- fishing's noted authors about his long love affair with bamboo fly rods  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . . Once the only way to seriously fly fish, bamboo rods are now a collector's item collector's item Noun an object highly valued by collectors for its beauty or rarity Noun 1. collector's item - the outstanding item (the prize piece or main exhibit) in a collection piece de resistance, showpiece and an everyday fishing tool for a small but dedicated group of aficionados such as Gierach. This despite the presence of high-tech marvels like graphite rods. Gracefully written, ``Fishing Bamboo'' gives a brief history of bamboo fly rods, discusses the pedigrees of the artisans who make them and, most important, tells us why these handmade hand·made adj. Made or prepared by hand rather than by machine. handmade Adjective made by hand, not by machine Adj. 1. organic rods are so special in a world of robot-made plastic goods. There are chapters on both new and old rods. Gierach includes a listing of bamboo fly rod builders and dealers. If you want one from one of the famous builders, be prepared to wait. Like violins, these handmade gems take time and money to make and tune. A modern rod can cost more than $1,000 and, like art, gains in value when the maker dies. Some tips on caring for bamboo fly rods are included, so if you find a bamboo rod in grandpa's attic, don't throw it out. It might be worth something, or better yet provide some wonderful classic fly fishing. Grade: A - Bill Becher CAPTION(S): photo Photo: no caption (book: ``FISHING BAMBOO'') Box: ON THE TUBE |
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