Natural History Wanderings

California Fall Color has new posts. Highlights include:

• Redding – Near Peak (50-75%) GO NOW! Redding is a central location from which to explore the Shasta Cascade (the northeast corner of UpStateCA). From Redding, roads spoke out to prime fall color viewing at Lassen Volcanic National Park, Plumas County, McArthur-Burney Falls State Park and Hat Creek, Coffee Creek and Scott Valley, Mt Shasta, Chester, Lake Almanor and Susanville, Weaverville, Red Bluff and Chico. Much of these areas are either now peaking or approaching peak.
  One of the best places to begin a Redding Fall Color adventure is at Sundial Bridge, Santiago Calatrava’s architectural masterpiece that spans the mighty Sacramento River, connecting Turtle Bay Exploration Park and the McConnell Arboretum and Gardens.
• Uphill Flume, CA-20 – Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
• Bear Valley, CA-20 – Peak (75-100%) GO NOW! At Bear Valley and Bowman Road, maple, alder and aspen are all peaking
• Rhubarb, Rock Creek, Meadow Valley – Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!Plumas County
• Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Garden – Just Starting (0-10%)

See many photos and full detailed reports at California Fall Color