Natural History Wanderings

Hungry Valley reports

The warm weather is starting to dry up the some of the flowers. The fields of fiddlenecks are fading and the goldfields have lost their luster, however, the poppies are popping up in the grasslands.

A loop through the native grasslands on Stipa Trail to Powerline Road will take you past a few hillsides of dark purple lupine and some large patches of poppies. Blazing stars add some yellow to the mix.

There is still some purple sage blooming near the “S” curves on Gold Hill Road and a nice stretch of scarlet buglers at the north entrance to Smith Forks Campground.

If you continue toward the south entrance you will go past a variety of wildflowers near the yucca flats. Look for the sprouting yucca stalks and for those that are already flowering
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Follow Hungry Valley SVRA on Facebook for information and events. Remember to watch out for rattlesnakes and ask for a wildflower guide at the entrance station. Come out and enjoy the flowers soon!  [4/18/16]