Wildflower and Waterfall
Self-guided Tours in Plumas County, Northern
California
Tantalize your senses by exploring the
wildflowers and waterfalls of the
Plumas County area by following
the self-guided tours below. For
up-to-date viewing reports check out
the
Bloom Blog; or if you have
specific questions call (800-326-2247) or
email the Plumas County Visitors Bureau .
More tours will be added as the wildflower
season progresses through July. Also,
please share your favorite
Plumas falls and
flower stories with us.
1.
Table Mountain: A wildflower
garden flourishes on a plateau of ancient
volcanic rock from March through May.
2.
The
Feather River Canyon: Cascading waterfalls and
wildflowers in the spring highlight the
canyon's natural beauty - especially showy from
April through
June with a constantly changing display
of wildflower color.
3.
Indian Valley/Genesee Valley
- Antelope Lake Beckwourth Route: May and June
are the best wildflower months. Beautiful
displays may be seen in Indian Valley,
Genesee Valley and along the route from
Antelope Lake to Beckwourth.
Other wildflower routes in Plumas County
What type of wildflower season will we
have in 2008?
Poor spring rains may decrease some
wildflower shows, but it should still be
good.
Jim Battagin, professional
botanist from Quincy, says it will be a
good to fantastic wildflower year because of the
abundance of snow and rain this winter.
(March, 2008)
Joe Willis, naturalist and high
school/college teacher, also thinks it will
be a great year because we're having a lot
of moisture after several relatively dry
years. Still, it depends also on the pattern
of warming this spring, and frosts. "I'm
optimistic though" said Joe. (March
2008)
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