Well "instantly expanding" should come with an asterisk: March 1 isn't about carpets of poppies suddenly appearing at the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, but it is the day, each and ...

This season’s wildflower bloom in Southern California state parks is expected to be small due to below-average winter rainfall, according to California State Parks. Wildflower growth depends on a ...

Scan the rolling hills of the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve and you’ll notice something missing. Golden poppies. Even as Instagram-worthy wildflowers bloom across the state ...

Bring water, sun protection and a camera to capture the stunning sights. 1. Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve Located in northern Los Angeles County, Antelope Valley California Poppy ...

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, one of Southern California’s most popular spots for wildflower blooms, received only a third of an inch of rain on Feb. 13, after the longest dry spell – 334 days – ...