| Our family certainly does not take the scenery for granted. This time of year is incredible as you drive through the rolling hills of Ventura County and the wild flowers have turned these hills into bright yellow. The poppy reserve in Lancaster is aflame with orange and the grapevine into the San Juaquin valley is awash with poppies and purple lupin. After a good rainy season the drive through San Lois Opispo County is so beautiful as the hills are a brilliant green.
One of our favorite spots on the planet is Trinidad, CA which is 20 miles north of Eureka. In June the landscape is covered with blackberries for the picking. 15 miles to the north is Prarie Creek State Park with some of the tallest and most beautiful redwoods. Walking into this ecosystem takes you to an almost Tolkien-like environment. Heavy moss, tall redwoods, and banana slugs everywhere. Yes, California has great diverse scenery that is here to be appreciated. |