Hello Again, Bottle Tree!

More bottle trees and more fun facts about them! And if you’re in Southern California, here’s where to go see these interesting trees. Read on …

The Wildflower Superbloom in Carizzo Plain

Heading to Carizzo Plain National Monument to see the wildflower superbloom? Here’s all you need to know about Carizzo Plain before you go >>

Have you visited Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden, yet?

If you are in the Bay Area and want to see tulips but don’t want to travel too far, Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden is your place.

The Desert Wildflowers that Color the Colorado Desert

Looking for spring trip ideas? How about seeing the desert wildflowers that color Anza Borrego Desert State Park in California? Sneak Peek >>

A Walk in the Woods: The lovely Lady Bird Johnson Grove

Trying to decide whether to hike the Lady Bird Johnson Grove in Redwood State and National Park? Here’s what you can expect >>

Mountain House Creek Trail bathed in Fall Color

Mountain House might be just be on the fringe of California’s Central Valley but come autumn, nature puts on quite a show here

Where to see Pink Water in the Bay Area

Wondering where to see pink water in the SF Bay Area? Try Alviso Marina County Park. What you need to know before you go >>

Can you see Fall Colors around Lake Tahoe?

Wondering if October would be a good time to visit? Come, see some pictures of fall colors around Lake Tahoe. And things to do in autumn. >>

Found: Fall Color in Hope Valley!

Hoping to see some color in Hope Valley? What you need to know before you go, and some glimpses of color from the alpine valley >>

The Strange Trees of Joshua Tree National Park

Have you see the alien-trees that give Joshua Tree National Park its name? Come learn more about the the tree and how it got its name, here —