It’s still winter, even though it already feels like summer. But we’ve got a sure sign that spring is on the way at the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve.
The hills surrounding the Antelope Valley are beginning to glow with color as wildflowers bloom across the landscape.
Each spring, the Mojave Desert grasslands at the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve burst to life with vibrant color and fragrance as seasonal wildflowers blanket the rolling hills.
The timing and intensity of the bloom changes from year to year, but the wildflower season typically stretches from mid-February through May. During that time, bright orange California poppies and other wildflowers create a constantly changing mosaic of color across the desert landscape.
Visitors can explore the reserve along eight miles of trails that wind through gentle hills and open fields. Benches along the trails give visitors a chance to pause and take in the scenery.
“I know that there’s been super blooms in the past and we’ve had, I think, more rain than usual… So we wanted to come out and bring the kids to see flowers,” said visitor Crystal Ibarra.
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