Wildflower season is here! Get outside and take a look! Pick a wildflower trail from Tri-Valley Trails by Nancy Rodrigue and Jacky Poulsen, and see what you can find.
We chose Macedo Ranch Stage Road Trail out Green Valley Road.
The Stage Road Trail meandered in and out and under Pine Creek.
Stepping stones and a steadying hand were helpful in the crossings.
A mallard pair landed just after we crossed this spot.
This beautiful 5 foot gopher snake swam away over the trail just after we passed it.
Ithuriel's Spear
This beetle was near deer tracks in the dirt.
Indian Paintbrush
Blue sky and craggy peaks hovered over us.
California Poppy
Thank you Karen for teaching me how to take better flower photos.
After at least 10 crossings of Pine Creek, at least that many shade and water breaks on this 87 degree day, and many photo ops, we made it back to the car tired and hot but satisfied.
With a Happy Heart
Thanks for taking me along!
ReplyDeleteGood lookin' flower pictures!
ReplyDeleteI also like the crags.
A glorious day hike just soaking up all that nature has to offer. According to Richard Louv, the research shows that steeping yourself in nature like this keeps the brain and the being in good shape. I ask, "Do we really need RESEARCH to know this?" Keep steepin and lookin with keen eyes!
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