Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve Bloom update as of May 10, 2019:
Wildflower update:
The poppies and almost all the other wildflowers have faded down to a few tiny patches due to the recent heat. The beavertail cactus is still in full bloom, though. The Jane S. Pinheiro Interpretive Center is open through Mother’s Day, May 12th, and features a few nice exhibits related to the poppies and other wildflowers, a short film covering the same subjects, and art work created by the founder of the Poppy Reserve. It also has poppy related merchandise for sale. The Poppy Reserve is a nice place to hike before the summer heat settles in, with 8 miles of graded trails and a covered picnic area.
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