Lavish With Lupine, the Bald Hills Are Awash With Color Through May
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.
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 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.
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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.
2017 Bald Hills lupine bloom, and their aroma is intoxicating.
Great photos! Love the wildflowers in Humboldt!
We love all the California poppies now blooming everywhere.
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.
Awesome.
Better than larkspur I guess!
Can anyone teach me the name of these? They’re one of my favorites.
Diogene’s Lanterns https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calochortus_amabilis
Thanks Kym! The buckeyes are just starting to bloom too.
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.
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.
East of Kneeland last month, Oregon Fawn Lily
Beautiful!
Fritillaria, but not sure of the variety
Checker Lily
Jeff Schwartz continues his dominance of local photography. Amazing
Wow! Thank you!