Wildflowers

"Spring wildflowers in California Valley"

I've wanted to see these for years and finally made it this last spring. This area is quite desolate most of the year and has very little accomodations. I left our icechest on the counter in my kitchen and our water spilled in the trunk on the drive there! Bring lots of water and any food you may want to eat! There is no where to get either.
     The area has been designated a national monument in the last few years. There are local tours to see painted rock. A very informative but small visitors center is there. We purchased a great dvd about the area called Hidden in Plain sight.
     The wildflowers in the spring are incredible. There is also a soda lake that reflects the wildflowers that adds to the visual appeal. One can get a wildflower guide and identify many of the flowers blooming in the spring.
     Although it was an adventure and my boys liked it, they also said, "this is it"?! They were expecting something different although I'm not sure what they had in mind. If you are into nature and animals, it is wonderful. If you want an amusement park or commercialized exhibit, this is not for you.