Wildflower Hikes

I like to hike! Here are my favorite wildflower hikes (and other special places), with some photos of what I found there.

Note that I’m in the process of transitioning from my older website. You will find other articles at I Brake for Wildflowers.

The Grouse Lakes area has a number of good hiking trails, although it

I’ve wanted to visit the Butterfly Valley Botanical Area for a long time,

More orchids in Plumas County! On the same trip where we found orchids

Orchids! What a wonderful find! Plumas County is a wonderful place for wildflowers,

The Traverse Creek Botanical Special Interest Area is a 220 acre reserve out in the

I’ve lived all my life in Northern California, and I’m ashamed to say

The North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve is a unique place where it is

The King Mountain Open Space Preserve is a fun, accessible hike in Marin

The Ring Mountain Open Space Preserve is a small area located in Marin

I’ve driven through the South Yuba River State Park on several occasions, usually