Feb. 22, 2023. Here’s what to expect this season. A generous amount of water dropped over Northern California this winter, and rolling green hills adorned with wildflower blooms are anticipated throughout the Golden State.
Previous superblooms, or an unusually high number of wildflowers, have drawn large crowds to California state parks. This year “the wildflower bloom is expected to be good to better-than-average” in parts of California, said Jorge Moreno, a spokesman for the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Wildflower season typically starts at the end of February and lasts until early May. In the Sierra foothills, you’re more likely to spot the colorful flowers starting in March.
Where to spot wildflowers in Northern California
It’s still too early to tell how big the blooms will be this year, but there have already been some sightings of flowers. Here are some parks to consider as wildflower season gets rolling. You’ll want to double check to see if flowers have bloomed yet before heading out:
South Yuba River State Park, in Nevada County, is hosting wildflower walks.
Stevens Trailhead, in Colfax, is another popular location for flower sightings, however the park doesn’t start seeing flowers until around May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
North Table Mountain near Oroville.
Jepson Prairie near Vacaville.
Hidden Falls, known for its California poppies, in Auburn.
Russian Ridge Preserve, in San Mateo County.
Sagehen Creek Loop near Truckee in Tahoe National Forest.
CLICK HERE to read the original article in the Sacramento Bee newspaper
Previous superblooms, or an unusually high number of wildflowers, have drawn large crowds to California state parks. This year “the wildflower bloom is expected to be good to better-than-average” in parts of California, said Jorge Moreno, a spokesman for the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Wildflower season typically starts at the end of February and lasts until early May. In the Sierra foothills, you’re more likely to spot the colorful flowers starting in March.
Where to spot wildflowers in Northern California
It’s still too early to tell how big the blooms will be this year, but there have already been some sightings of flowers. Here are some parks to consider as wildflower season gets rolling. You’ll want to double check to see if flowers have bloomed yet before heading out:
South Yuba River State Park, in Nevada County, is hosting wildflower walks.
Stevens Trailhead, in Colfax, is another popular location for flower sightings, however the park doesn’t start seeing flowers until around May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
North Table Mountain near Oroville.
Jepson Prairie near Vacaville.
Hidden Falls, known for its California poppies, in Auburn.
Russian Ridge Preserve, in San Mateo County.
Sagehen Creek Loop near Truckee in Tahoe National Forest.
CLICK HERE to read the original article in the Sacramento Bee newspaper
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