The second part of my wildflower journey in April took me from Pinnacles National Park to Carrizo Plain National Monument, about four hours south. I had hoped to make it to Anza Borrego State Park in Southern California during the super bloom but couldn't make the details work, so I was excited when the super bloom arrived a bit closer to home. Carrizo Plain is a bit of a hidden gem in California that lies quite close to major population centers, but is far enough away to be amazingly quiet. Carrizo Plain is all that is left of the vast grasslands that used to be found in the area. Soda Lake is a prominent feature of the plain and is the largest remaining natural alkali wetland in Southern California. It is usually dry but after all the rain this winter it was quite full.
The super bloom was still in full swing when I arrived and I have never seen anything like it in my life. It was amazing! The abundance of flowers was mind blowing. I tried to capture the magic with my camera, but some of it is definitely lost in the translation from 3-D to 2-D.
When another super bloom comes around, GO. You will not be disappointed.
The super bloom was still in full swing when I arrived and I have never seen anything like it in my life. It was amazing! The abundance of flowers was mind blowing. I tried to capture the magic with my camera, but some of it is definitely lost in the translation from 3-D to 2-D.
The flowers on the valley floor were spectacular, but the eastern hills were absolutely stunning! I arrived home late for dinner just so I could soak in their majesty for a little longer. (Sorry, Pete!)
When another super bloom comes around, GO. You will not be disappointed.
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