Vernal pools are very special environments, and California has the most diverse vernal pools in the world. The Mather vernal pools are a great example, and they are easily accessible. This is an area that we visit...
The North Table Mountain Ecological ReserveĀ is one of the most amazing wildflower sites in California. The unique geography of the site creates a wide variety of of micro-environments there, which results in a varied...
The Mount Tamalpais area has a wide variety of hiking trails where you can find wildflowers, and one of our favorites is theĀ Matt Davis trail. Usually we do an out-and-back hike that is a bit over 3 miles, without a lot...
It is always fun to hike in Marin County, where you can find wonderful wildflowers in close proximity to good roads and “civilization”. One of the best examples of this is Homestead Valley, where you can...