Natural History Wanderings

 Top spots to see California wildflowers in summer

Some of the best places to see summer wildflowers in California and links to articles about each location on Natural History Wanderings

• North Coast Redwood Parks http://naturalhistorywanderings.com/2011/04/12/visiting-north-coast-redwood-country/
• Lassen http://naturalhistorywanderings.com/2010/06/02/lassen-the-forgotten-national-park/
• Lakes Basin and Plumas County http://naturalhistorywanderings.com/2010/05/23/plumas-county-lakes-basin-wildflower-and-fall-foliage-hotspots/
• Carson Pass http://naturalhistorywanderings.com/2010/05/30/the-best-wildflower-spot-in-the-sierra/
• Yosemite  http://naturalhistorywanderings.com/2010/04/27/spring-in-yosemite-wildflowers-and-waterfalls/
• Eastern Sierra http://naturalhistorywanderings.com/2010/05/26/best-of-two-worlds-eastern-sierra-nevada-and-white-mountain-hikes-drives-and-wildflowers/
• White Mountain http://naturalhistorywanderings.com/2010/05/26/best-of-two-worlds-eastern-sierra-nevada-and-white-mountain-hikes-drives-and-wildflowers/
• Best Sierra Nevada Wildflower Hotspots  http://naturalhistorywanderings.com/2011/07/12/sierra-nevada-wildflower-hotspots/
• Best Sierra Nevada Wildflower Hikes http://naturalhistorywanderings.com/2010/06/05/best-sierra-nevada-wildflower-hikes/

• Point Reyes: yes there are summer wildflowers in the Bay Area.  Here are two Pt. Reyes postings from previous summers

Chimney Rock-Pt. Reyes Flower Report http://naturalhistorywanderings.com/2010/06/27/chimney-rock-pt-reyes-flower-report-6-27-10/
Abbott’s Lagoon Summer Wildflower Bloom http://naturalhistorywanderings.com/2011/07/11/abbotts-lagoon-summer-wildflower-bloom-update-71111/

The Calphoto: Where to photography in California Yahoo discussion group is a good source of current wildflower bloom postings: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/calphoto/

Its always best to check each location shortly before going as wildflower bloom and timing vary from year to year based on weather patterns. Consider joining the Yahoo discussion group Calphoto where participants frequently post wildflower bloom reports.