Lavish With Lupine, the Bald Hills Are Awash With Color Through May

Lupine Field

Lupine Field [Photo by Jeffrey Schwartz]

Wildflowers bloom in abundance right now but perhaps nowhere in the Emerald Counties is as rich with color as the area east of Orick. The Bald Hills Road (not recommended for RV’s and those pulling trailers) to Schoolhouse Peak from Hwy 101 and back takes about two hours round trip without stops.

About 10 miles east of 101, large sweeping meadows glow with color through May. Yellow buttercups, baby blue eyes, orange poppies, and great swaths of purple lupines enrich the already glorious green landscapes.

Check out more of photographer Jeffrey Schwartz’s photos here or buy some here.

And if you have some of your own wildflower photos to share, we’d love to see them uploaded in the comment section.

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Twinkle Winklestein
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Twinkle Winklestein
5 years ago

Ahhh, thanks for the images of fresh color. Nature is ever reminding us of the inherent beauty that appears everywhere when allowed to just be. Balance and peace are the keys. Kym is one of our much cherished local blossoms too.

Mary Ann
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Mary Ann
5 years ago

2017 Bald Hills lupine bloom, and their aroma is intoxicating.

groba dude osnt trustafarian
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groba dude osnt trustafarian
5 years ago

Great photos! Love the wildflowers in Humboldt!

SnowBunny
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SnowBunny
5 years ago

We love all the California poppies now blooming everywhere.

dawni
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dawni
5 years ago

The Ceanothas all along 100 Garberville to Eureka has been quite a treat the past 4 weeks.
One of my favorite forest trees and blossoms.
Spectacular spring for flowers this year.

Druthers.
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Druthers.
5 years ago

Awesome.

it's me
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it's me
5 years ago

Better than larkspur I guess!

Adam Harrold
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Adam Harrold
5 years ago

Can anyone teach me the name of these? They’re one of my favorites.

Adam Harrold
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Adam Harrold
5 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Thanks Kym! The buckeyes are just starting to bloom too.

Mary Ann
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Mary Ann
5 years ago
Reply to  Adam Harrold

I noticed a lot of those on the Avenue from just north of the Phillipsville exit (heading north from Redway) almost to the Chimney Tree.

Esme
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Esme
5 years ago
Reply to  Adam Harrold

They had them for sale at the Native Plant Sale recently, and also as part of their display. As soon as I saw them I bought one and I hope it likes my yard. 🙂 Gorgeous.

Mary Ann
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Mary Ann
5 years ago

East of Kneeland last month, Oregon Fawn Lily

Michelle
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Michelle
5 years ago

Fritillaria, but not sure of the variety

Carolyn
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Carolyn
3 years ago
Reply to  Michelle

Checker Lily

OwMyEye
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OwMyEye
5 years ago

Jeff Schwartz continues his dominance of local photography. Amazing

Jeffrey Schwartz
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5 years ago
Reply to  OwMyEye

Wow! Thank you!