Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 28, 2019

Mt. Rainier Wildflowers 6/27/19

Mt. Rainier National Park reports

Currently Blooming

Sunrise Road is expected to open for the season Friday, June 28. Much of the snow has melted from the meadows and early-season wildflowers are beginning to bloom. A favorite is Western Pasqueflower (Anemone occidentalis) with its large white blooms and fuzzy stems. The fuzzy hairs protect the plant from wind and cold, helping this wildflower thrive in exposed subalpine zones.

Please Note: As snow melts away, it may be tempting to skirt remaining patches of snow that are covering trails. However, by going off trail you are walking on and damaging the wildflowers that you may be coming to see! It is better to stay on trail even if that means crossing snow, particularly in the high-visitation meadows around Paradise and Sunrise.

Wildflower Reports

  • Paradise (6/27) – NOTE: Wildflowers are starting to bloom along roads and trails but still too early for most wildflowers. Early season: glacier lily, avalanche lily, Sitka mountain ash, rosy spirea, Jeffrey’s shooting star, phlox, lupine, Sitka valerian
  • Sunrise Road to Sunrise (6/24)- wild strawberry, vanilla leaf, three-leaved anemone, paintbrush, penstemon, phlox, mountain dandelion, marsh marigold, cinquefoil, pink mountain heather, pasqueflower, magenta paintbrush, glacier lily
  • White River Road (6/25) – vanilla leaf, coral root, trillium (old), pink mountain heather (early), Queen’s cup, bunchberry, rattlesnake plantain, lupine, paintbrush
  • SR123/410 (6/24) – penstemon, columbine, Sitka mountain ash, goat’s beard, paintbrush, bear grass (particularly at Cayuse Pass)
  • Longmire-Paradise Road (6/27) – cow parsnip, vanilla leaf, yarrow, Sitka valerian, Sitka mountain ash (early), goat’s beard (early), paintbrush, columbine, creeping blackberry, bear grass!, rock penstemon, glacier lily, avalanche lily, slender bog orchid, tall bluebell, Jeffrey’s shooting star, lupine
  • Nisqually Entrance to Longmire (6/26) – cow parsnip, vanilla leaf, columbine, three-leaved anemone, bunchberry, tiger lily, lupine
  • Stevens Canyon Road, east to west (6/14) – wild strawberry, paintbrush, vanilla leaf, columbine, three-leaved anemone, lupine, goat’s beard, bear grass, Oregon sunshine, thimbleberry, penstemon, yarrow, subalpine daisy, avalanche lily, sitka valerian, sitka mountain ash, tall bluebells, phlox, Jeffrey’s shooting stars
  • Trail of the Shadows, Longmire (6/16) – wild strawberries, lupine, star flower, foam flower, spring beauty, vanilla leaf, oregongrape, devil’s club, cow parsnip, big-leaved avens, pippsissewa
  • White River Road (6/14) – wild strawberry, vanilla leaf

Wildflower Photos
The photos featured here are usually taken by park staff and volunteers from all over the park. Share your own wildflower photos in the Mount Rainier Flickr group! Higher resolution versions of wildflower photos are available on Mount Rainier’s Flickr page.

Plan Your Visit
Paradise and Sunrise are two of the main visitor center areas at Mount Rainier National Park. Both areas are well known for their impressive wildflower meadows. The park also maintains dozens of trails perfect for wildflower viewing.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 28, 2019

Wildflowers Around California 6/28/19

Check out California Wildflower Tipline for recent wildflower photos from:

  • South Coastal Trail, Fort Bragg
  • Wild Willy’s Hot Springs, Mammoth, California
  • Trione-Annabel State Park
  • Caples Lake / Carson Pass Hwy close to Kirkwood Mountain Resort
  • Oakland Feather River Camp in Quincy, CA. Trail to Gilson Creek from the northern end of camp, and on the service road on the other side of Spanish Creek
  • Rancho Del Oso, in the Waddell Creek drainage north of Santa Cruz

Botanical Wanderings – California has recent wildflower photos from

  • Clover Springs Preserve in Sonoma County
  • Lawndale trail in Trione-Annadel State Park
  • Santa Monica mountains

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 28, 2019

Oakland’s Official Bird

The Golden Gate Audubon has the story of how the Black-crowned Night-Heron became the Official Bird of Oakland at Oakland’s Official Bird – Golden Gate Audubon Society

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 28, 2019

Tioga Pass Open but Still limited Access

Yosemite still reports Tioga Pass Road as having limited access

Limited access: Motorists can start driving from the closure points from 10 to 11 am and 3 to 4 pm. Motorists do not need to complete the drive at closing times, but stopping is not allowed.
Closure points are 5 miles east of Crane Flat and Tioga Pass.
Expect 15-minute delays on weekdays

If you are curious about the process of getting Tioga Pass Road open you might enjoy this three and half minute video from the National Park Service https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=F99C47BC-DA5D-5DB6-9B080585218403F4  

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 27, 2019

Rancho Del Oso Wildflowers 6/26/19

See wildflower photos for Rancho Del Oso, in the Waddell Creek drainage north of Santa Cruz at California Wildflower Tipline

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 27, 2019

Yosemite Milkweed Bloom and Video 6/27/19

Yosemite National Park reports

You might notice there are some pink flowers beginning to bloom in Yosemite Valley’s meadows. These are showy milkweed, a special plant present in the Yosemite Valley. Showy milkweed defends itself from grazers by secreting a sticky latex when leaves are broken and is also poisonous to many animals. However, there are a few insects that have adapted in harmony with these plants. The showiest is the monarch butterfly, flitting around meadows on orange and black wings. Check out this episode of Yosemite Nature Notes and learn more about the relationship between monarchs and milkweed.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 27, 2019

Lassen National Park Conditions 6/27/19

Campground Status

Update: More campground updates: Juniper Lake Campground and Stock Corral opening has been postponed to 7/19 (instead of 7/12) due to snow. It may open earlier if conditions allow.

Campers are encouraged to consider Warner Valley Campground or one of the many campgrounds in Lassen National Forest south of Juniper Lake: https://www.fs.usda.gov/…/recreati…/camping-cabins/recarea/…

Campground Updates (now out of date, see above): Juniper Lake Campgrounds and Stock Corral opening is delayed to 7/12 due to snow. Summit Lake Campgrounds will open this Friday, 6/28 as scheduled with patchy snow. There will be non-potable water only at North Summit and no water at South Summit. South Summit Lake Loop D is closed due to snow. go.nps.gov/lavo/camp

Manzanita Lake, Butte Lake, Lost Creek, Southwest, and Warner Valley Campground are open.

Status of Roads within the Park

Lassen National Park Highway and other park roads are closed for the snow season, typically November through April. The Spring Road Clearing page has spring road clearing operations information and historical road access dates.

Refresh your browser (hit F5) to view the most recent information.

Road Section Status Detail
Lassen National Park Highway
(The portion of Highway 89 traveling 30 miles through the park.		 Open The highway winds through mountainous terrain and reaches an elevation of 8,500 feet. It is 30 miles in length. RV’s and trailers need to be less than 45 feet in total length.
Butte Lake Open Road is unpaved/gravel, 6 miles in length and begins off of Hwy 44.
Warner Valley (access to Drakesbad Guest Ranch) Open Road is not recommended for RVs, trailers, and low clearance vehicles. It is 17 miles in length and begins off of Hwy 36 in Chester. The last 3-mile section is unpaved/dirt.
Juniper Lake Closed Road is not advised for RVs, trailers or vehicles with very low clearance. The road is 13 miles long. It is paved for the first 6 miles north of Chester (Hwy 36), then rough gravel and dirt for the remaining 7 miles.

Snow Depths

Snow depths are updated when there is a significant change. Call (530) 595-4480 for the most up-to-date information. Last updated: 6/17/19

Location Snow Depth
Mineral (5000 feet) 0″
Manzanita Lake (5800 feet) 0″
Southwest Entrance (6700 feet) 1 – 4 feet
Lassen Peak (8250 feet) ~10 feet

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 27, 2019

Mt. Tamalpais Wildflowers 6/26/19

Marin CNPS has a wildflower posting of photos for a Wednesday ramble from rock Springs-Laurel Dell-Potrero Camp & Meadow-RSFR-Bernstein Trail at Marin Native Plants

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 27, 2019

Mt. Rainier Wildflowers

Here are two article including a video, photos and hiking  that are helpful if you are planning to see wildflowers at Mt. Rainier this year.

This National Park Gets Carpeted in Colorful Wildflowers Every Summer — and the Peak Bloom Is Coming Soon | Travel + Leisure

Mount Rainier National Park to Get Major Wildflower Bloom

 

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 27, 2019

The Comeback of Trumpeter Swans

The New York Times reports 

Restoration efforts in Ontario, Canada, have helped a once-vanquished population to flourish. And they have been sighted in new habitats in the United States, too.

Read story at The Comeback of Trumpeter Swans – The New York Times

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 26, 2019

Henry Coe Wildflower Update 6/26/19

Henry Coe State Park has updated its wildflower bloom report at the Pine Ridge Association website with photos and a list of flowers now in bloom at: Henry W. Coe – Wildflower Guide.

New Website Link: Henry Coe has updated its website and changed the wildflower link. The new link is https://coepark.net/blooming 

 

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 26, 2019

The Endangered Birds That Benefited From Hurricane Sandy

The New York Times reported on how the Piping Plover benefits from the storm

The wrath of Hurricane Sandy’s powerful winds and violent storm surge left considerable damage across New York and New Jersey in October 2012. But for one tiny bird, the cataclysmic storm has been a big help.

Read story at  Who Liked Hurricane Sandy? These Tiny, Endangered Birds – The New York Times

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 26, 2019

Native plant species may be at greater risk from climate change than non-natives

ScienceDaily reports that native plant species may be at greater risk from climate change than non-natives

Warming temperatures affect native and non-native flowering plants differently, which could change the look of local landscapes over time, according to new research.

Read article at Native plant species may be at greater risk from climate change than non-natives — ScienceDaily

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 25, 2019

Convict Lake Paintbrush Blooming 6/25/19

Mono County Tourism reports

The paintbrush are out and blooming around Convict Lake right now!

See photos at  (2) Mono County Tourism – California’s Eastern Sierra – Home

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 25, 2019

Wildflowers Around California 6/25/19

Check out California Wildflower Tipline for recent wildflower photos from:

  • Santa Monica Mountains, Solstice Canyon and/or Corral Canyon, Malibu
  • Crowley lake damn eastern ca
  • Ocean Train Reserve, Palos Verde.
  • Point Reyes National Seashore
  • Annadel State Park
  • Bodega Bay

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 25, 2019

Where Did the Right Whales Go?

The New York Times reports

New evidence suggests that the endangered population lost much of a critical food source, but may be stabilizing slightly as it shifts territory to feed elsewhere.

Read story at  Where Did the Right Whales Go? – The New York Times

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 24, 2019

Central Sierra Wildflowers June 17 to 19, 2019

Kathi Dowdakin reports other trip criss-crossing the Central Sierras–

June 17:  Taking I-80 through Sacramento to the junction with Hwy. 20.  From there, take 20 West to Bowman Lake Rd.  Plenty of flowers in the first 4 miles of BL Rd. including Bleeding Heart, Pretty Face, tiny Mimulus in pink, Skullcap in white, Keckiella, Clarkia, Bi-colored Lupine, Foothill Penstemon, Milkweed, slopes of Yerba Santa, creeping Ceanothus, Sierra Currant, Buckbrush, and everywhere butterflies: Painted Ladies, Sara Orange-tips, a tiny Metalmark, Checkerspots, the striking Tortoiseshell.   BL Rd. is paved for 10 miles, then gets rocky with potholes, not 2-wheel drive country.

Returned to I-80 eastbound.  Checked out Castle Peak trail at Donner Summit, to find lots of snow on the ground, and snowmobiles still in use.  The rocks at the west end of Donner Lake yield more Pretty Face, Manzanitas in bloom, Ribes, Mt. Pride Penstemon, Sulfur Buckwheat, lots of Serviceberry.  Green everywhere.

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June 18:  On Hwy 89, north of Truckee abt. 7 miles is Sagehen Creek.  It has no marking, but does have a highway bridge with parking on the north end, east side.  A locals’ trail heads towards Stampede Reservoir.  Good description to be found here:  http://blog.tahoemountainsports.com/sagehen-creek-trail/   The final meadow before the Reservoir is still flooded, but the trail itself is dry.  Camas are to be found in the meadow, thousands of Mule Ears (more than one species) line the first part of the trail.  The Peonies are about done & have a good seed-set.  Clumps of Columbines wave in the breeze.  Three species of Ribes are in bloom, attracting hummingbirds.   Several Ceanothus species hereabouts, humming with bees.  Valerian scents the air.  Web-worms are already hatching on the Antelope Bush; couldn’t tell if the caterpillars eat the leaf or the flower.   The find of the morning was Fritillaria atropurpurea /Mountain fritillary which is very cute & quite small.   Tortoiseshell Butterflies are everywhere – please drive slowly on the highway to give them a chance to float over your car instead of smashing into it.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 24, 2019

Wildflowers Around California 6/23/19

Check out California Wildflower Tipline for recent wildflower photos from:

  • Alder Creek drainage, Truckee Ca.
  • Hetch Hetchy is in bloom as is areas around Mariposa
  • Lake Tahoe and Eastern Sierra Nevad
  • Palomar Mountain State Park looking really beautiful. Lots of different species. The Grape Soda Lupine was divine!

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 24, 2019

Carson Pass Wildflower Update 6/23/19

Carson Pass Information Station reports

Little Snow and Wildflower Update…
We all know you’re longing for those beautiful flowers to show their faces, but we have to wait a bit longer on the Carson Pass Trailhead.

Docent Julia spent a few days in the mountains and got home yesterday, she said, “I was just up at Carson Pass for three days. I hiked to Frog Lake twice, there is still a lot of snow right behind the building heading south. I went to the Pot Holes across from Silver Lake (they’re pumping) and did the north side of the PCT for a little ways; it is almost completely clear with a few snow patches.

Over on the Meiss Trailhead, Docent Alice said, “Red Lake Peak from Carson Pass this past Monday, June 17. The view from the top shows clearly how very snowy the Winnemucca/Round top side still was. The hike up to Meiss Col, though, was much better. It had some snow patches, but wasn’t too tough. (Coming down I, and several others, did lose our way right at the end). I was able to go from Meiss Col to the top of Red Lake peak snow free, by leaving the trail and heading up to the peak just past Meiss Col.
There were lots of flowers out on that side!”

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 24, 2019

Finding Hope In Face Of Extinction

The San Francisco Chronicle reports on some of the successes California has had in preventing the extinction of at-risk species. Read story at Finding hope in the face of extinction – SFChronicle.com

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 23, 2019

Wildflowers Around California 6/22/19

Check out  (3) California Wildflower Tipline for recent wildflower photos from:

  • Ferndale to the Lost Coast on 6/20/2019
  • Lake Tahoe and Eastern Sierra Nevada yesterday and today
  • Sherwin Creek south of Mammoth lakes White native lupine
  • Plummer’s Mariposa Lily (native) at La Verne/Potato Mountain (Baldy area ) on 6/21/19.
  • Jefferey Pine at around 8,200′ feet on the Reversed Peak hike out of June Lakes
  • Purisima Creek Trail 6/22

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 23, 2019

Pt. Reyes Wildflowers: Kehoe Beach 6/22/19

See photos for Kehoe Beach at (1) Marin Native Plants

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 23, 2019

Mt. Rainier Wildflowers 6/21/19

Mt. Rainier National Park reports

Currently Blooming

It may be officially summer, but mountain weather operates on its own schedule and subalpine areas like Paradise got fresh snow this week. Last week Avalanche lilies (Erythronium montanum) were featured. One reason this flower is among the first to bloom is because it is tough enough to withstand snow and cold temperatures. Snow in June? No problem for the avalanche lily, while other wildflowers have yet to emerge. (Watch the Mountain Moment: Avalanche Lilies video to see these wildflowers in warmer weather).

Please Note: As snow melts away, it may be tempting to skirt remaining patches of snow that are covering trails. However, by going off trail you are walking on and damaging the wildflowers that you may be coming to see! It is better to stay on trail even if that means crossing snow, particularly in the high-visitation meadows around Paradise and Sunrise.

Wildflower Reports

  • Stevens Canyon Road, east to west (6/14) – wild strawberry, paintbrush, vanilla leaf, columbine, three-leaved anemone, lupine, goat’s beard, bear grass, Oregon sunshine, thimbleberry, penstemon, yarrow, subalpine daisy, avalanche lily, sitka valerian, sitka mountain ash, tall bluebells, phlox, Jeffrey’s shooting stars
  • Trail of the Shadows, Longmire (6/16) – wild strawberries, lupine, star flower, foam flower, spring beauty, vanilla leaf, oregongrape, devil’s club, cow parsnip, big-leaved avens, pippsissewa
  • Longmire-Paradise Road (6/20) – cow parsnip, vanilla leaf, yarrow, Sitka valerian, Sitka mountain ash (early), goat’s beard (early), paintbrush, columbine, creeping blackberry, bear grass!, rock penstemon, glacier lily, avalanche lily, slender bog orchid, tall bluebell, Jeffrey’s shooting star, lupine
  • White River Road (6/14) – wild strawberry, vanilla leaf
  • Wonderland Trail Cougar Rock to Carter Falls (6/12) -vanilla leaf, stream violets, trillium (fading to pink), Calypso orchids, penstemon, avalanche lily
  • Nisqually Entrance to Longmire (6/20) – cow parsnip, vanilla leaf, columbine, three-leaved anemone, bunchberry, tiger lily, lupine

Wildflower Photos
The photos featured here are usually taken by park staff and volunteers from all over the park. Share your own wildflower photos in the Mount Rainier Flickr group! Higher resolution versions of wildflower photos are available on Mount Rainier’s Flickr page.

Plan Your Visit
Paradise and Sunrise are two of the main visitor center areas at Mount Rainier National Park. Both areas are well known for their impressive wildflower meadows. The park also maintains dozens of trails perfect for wildflower viewing.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 23, 2019

Court Rejects Trump Administration’s Approval of California’s Cadiz Water Pipeline

Center for Biological Diversity News Release

Federal Court Rejects Trump Administration’s Approval of California’s Cadiz Water Pipeline

 A federal court today ruled that the Trump administration violated the law when it greenlighted plans to construct a 43-mile-long pipeline through Mojave Trails National Monument and other public land in southern California.

The pipeline is part of the Cadiz water project, which would pump 16 billion gallons of water a year from the fragile desert aquifer to sprawling developments in Southern California.

In today’s ruling, U.S. District Judge George H. Wu said railroad easements can be used only for activities that further a railroad purpose and the Trump administration failed to justify that the Cadiz pipeline serves that purpose.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 22, 2019

Wildflowers Around California 6/22/19

California Wildflower Tipline has  new wildflower photo postings

  • Humboldt Redwoods State Park
  • Alabama Hills
  • Temecula Valley
  • Garland Ranch Park in Carmel Valley

See photos at  (4) California Wildflower Tipline

 

Marin CNPS has new wildflower photo postings for

  • Green Gulch-Muir Beach Ramble.  See photos at Marin CNPS 

Botanical Wanderings- California has a new wildflower photo postings

 

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 22, 2019

Killing Coyotes Is Not As Effective As Once Thought

NPR reports on how killing Coyotes to protect livestock is likely a failed policy

The federal government kills thousands of coyotes every year to keep them from preying on livestock and big game. But some wildlife biologists say killing coyotes isn’t actually the best way to control them.

“The next day you just have an exchange of animals that come right back in and fill that place,” Monteith says.

In fact, some studies show that if you kill off a lot of coyotes, they breed even more.

Read full article at Killing Coyotes Is Not As Effective As Once Thought, Researchers Say : NPR

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 21, 2019

Henry Coe Wildflower Update 6/21/19

Henry Coe State Park has updated its wildflower bloom report at the Pine Ridge Association website with photos and a list of flowers now in bloom at: Henry W. Coe – Wildflower Guide.

New Website Link: Henry Coe has updated its website and changed the wildflower link. The new link is https://coepark.net/blooming 

 

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 21, 2019

Wildflowers Around California 6/20/19

California Wildflower Tipline has new posts with photos:

  • Backbone Trail at Santa Monica Mts.
  • Pescadero State Beach in Pescadero and Natural Bridges State Park in Santa Cruz
  • Mojave Desert
  • Southern Yosemite

 

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 21, 2019

Carson Pass Wildflower Update 6/21/19

Carson Pass Information Station reports

Up at Carson Pass the snow is still melting, but there is still quite a bit covering the trail on both the Meiss and the Carson Pass sides. Trail reports from multiple docents said, “The trail is easy to lose (both sides), there is some slippery snow, especially as the day gets warmer, poles are recommended, and good hiking boots!” Some flowers were spotted on Meiss including, Mountain Violet, Mules Ear, Paintbrush, We are hoping the majority of the snow will be gone by July 1st.s until Mid-July. Keep checking in here, and feel free to call the station for updates!

See photos a Carson Pass Information Station – Home

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 21, 2019

Oregon Wildflowers 5/19/19

New report from Oregon Wildflowers:

Coffin Mountain – Thousands of beargrass blooming literally covering the entire south facing slope along with some wallflower, blue phlox and serviceberry. Truly an unbelievable sight. I would say it is just about peaking now. The beargrass is also blooming alongside the path up to the slope along with lots of paintbrush, white iris, carpets of blue gilia, larkspur, oregon sunshine, buckwheat, sandwort and others I am sure I missed. I could tell it is a good year for beargrass blooms as they lined much of road 1168 leading up to the trailhead along with some rhodies.

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