Abbotts Lagoon
Abbotts Lagoon is a wonderful wildflower area that is a part of the Point Reyes National Seashore. This visit was in mid August, and the
I like to hike! Here are my favorite wildflower hikes (and other special places), with some photos of what I found there.
Martis Creek Wildlife Area
The Martis Creek Wildlife Area has a surprising variety of native wildflowers early in the season. This is an easy trail near the Truckee airport.
Marin Headlands Wildflowers
The Marin Headlands are a unit of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area that offers a wide variety of trails with abundant wildflowers. In late
Hidden Meadow Wildflowers
Barker Pass is a wonderful area near Lake Tahoe where you can find multiple spots for viewing summer wildflowers. My favorite spot is Hidden Meadow, which is
Galena Creek Falls Wildflowers
The hike to Galena Creek Falls is a nice higher-altitude hike suitable for mid summer, where you can see a variety of wildflowers when the
Skyline Wilderness Park Wildflowers
Skyline Wilderness Park is a multi-use park right next to Napa, and it has a great network of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback
Olompali State Historic Park
Olompali State Historic Park has an interesting history as well as an interesting hike that offers wildflowers, wonderful trees, and a wealth of ferns. Our
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
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
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