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 https://naturalhistorywanderings.com/2011/04/12/visiting-north-coast-redwood-country/
• Lassen https://naturalhistorywanderings.com/2010/06/02/lassen-the-forgotten-national-park/
• Lakes Basin and Plumas County https://naturalhistorywanderings.com/2010/05/23/plumas-county-lakes-basin-wildflower-and-fall-foliage-hotspots/
• Carson Pass https://naturalhistorywanderings.com/2010/05/30/the-best-wildflower-spot-in-the-sierra/
• Yosemite  https://naturalhistorywanderings.com/2010/04/27/spring-in-yosemite-wildflowers-and-waterfalls/
• Eastern Sierra https://naturalhistorywanderings.com/2010/05/26/best-of-two-worlds-eastern-sierra-nevada-and-white-mountain-hikes-drives-and-wildflowers/
• White Mountain https://naturalhistorywanderings.com/2010/05/26/best-of-two-worlds-eastern-sierra-nevada-and-white-mountain-hikes-drives-and-wildflowers/
• Best Sierra Nevada Wildflower Hotspots  https://naturalhistorywanderings.com/2011/07/12/sierra-nevada-wildflower-hotspots/
• Best Sierra Nevada Wildflower Hikes https://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 https://naturalhistorywanderings.com/2010/06/27/chimney-rock-pt-reyes-flower-report-6-27-10/
Abbott’s Lagoon Summer Wildflower Bloom https://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.