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
I like to hike! Here are my favorite wildflower hikes (and other special places), with some photos of what I found there.
Onion Valley Wildflowers
Onion Valley is a fen near the Emigrant Gap area in Placer County that has an interesting variety of wildflowers. We visited this area in
Clover Springs Preserve
Clover Springs Preserve is a 250 acre property owned by the city of Cloverdale, in Sonoma County. It has an amazing wealth of wildflowers! There
Early Hope Valley Wildflowers
Hope Valley is best known for its wonderful fall colors, but it also is a prime wildflower site. Since it is at a lower elevation than the
Charity Valley Wildflowers
Charity Valley isn’t as well known as its neighbor, Hope Valley, but it is worth a visit to see a variety of high-country wildflowers. There are
Rock Creek Nature Trail
The Rock Creek Nature Trail is a very short but interesting hike in Nevada County where you can find some interesting wildflowers. You’ll also find
Bear Valley Wildflowers
One of the most amazing wildflower spots in Northern California is Bear Valley, in Colusa County. While this is a somewhat remote location, the wildflowers are
Mather Vernal Pools
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,
North Table Mountain 2020
The North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve is one of the most amazing wildflower sites in California. The unique geography of the site creates a wide variety
Mt Tamalpais Wildflowers
The Mount Tamalpais area has a wide variety of hiking trails where you can find wildflowers, and one of our favorites is the Matt Davis trail.