Charlie Russell Nature Photography
Rosilla, Helenium puberulum

Point Reyes Drakes Estero Wildflowers

The Point Reyes National Seashore is an amazing place to visit all year round. There are many interesting trails, and at the right time you can find many interesting wildflowers (see my Point Reyes page for a selection)...

Western polemonium (aka Western sky pilot), Polemonium occidentale

Cold Stream Meadow

The Truckee Donner Land Trust manages several properties in the Lake Tahoe area, and in late July 2020 we decided to try one we haven’t visited yet, Cold Stream Meadow. This is on the way to Mt Lola, which is a...

Porterella, Porterella carnosula

Page Meadows Wildflowers

Page Meadows is a WONDERFUL place to hike to see wildflowers in the Lake Tahoe area. It is easy to reach, there isn’t a lot of elevation change, and the meadows can be chock-full of native wildflowers. This is...

Oregon gentian, Gentiana affinis var. ovata

Drakes Beach Wildflowers

I live in California’s central valley, and summers can get quite warm. To get a break from the heat I like to visit the Point Reyes National Seashore, which isn’t too far away. A temperature drop of 30...