Charlie Russell Nature Photography
Warrior's plume, Pedicularis densiflora

Black Diamond Mines Wildflowers

The Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve has been on my hiking “wish list” for a long time, and with all the warm weather in February 2020 we finally had an opportunity to hike there. It was early in the...

Washington lily, Lilium washingtonianum ssp. washingtonianum

Omega Diggings Overlook Wildflowers

Every once in awhile you find a little gem, an easy place to find a few beautiful wildflowers without a lot of effort. One such place is the Omega Diggings Overlook, a rest stop on Highway 20. There is a short hike out...

Monument plant, Frasera speciosa

Oyster Creek Wildflowers

Oyster Creek is a short and easy trail in El Dorado County, where you can find a good display of wildflowers. If you aren’t ready for the rigors of the more energetic hikes in the Carson Pass area, or if you want...