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Today, on our way back to Poway from Bakersfield, Robin and I took the I-15 route and stopped at Walker Canyon just outside Lake Elsinore. The poppies and other wildflowers are certainly going off this year in a big way. We had just a momentary hassle finding a parking spot but that was soon forgotten as we enjoyed the beauty of God's creation on display. It was well worth the stop

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Hey Richard, we just missed you, or perhaps not. We also went out today to avoid the weekend crowds, which must be insane. I have done the Lancaster and Anza Borrego fields in the past, and NOTHING matches this year. I could not believe how dense the poppies were, and the mixture of purple, blue-greens, whites and yellows was just beyond crazy. I also got to finally see close-up a painted lady butterfly (last picture). In Los Angeles we have seen massive numbers of these butterflies all over the city, like nothing I have ever experienced before. Perhaps nature has a chance after all.
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That's a lot of plant genitals! I'm jealous!
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Thanks for the wonderful shots!
Keeping my fingers cross that the higher temps will get things going booming in Carrizo in the next two weeks! :nod:
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maverick wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2019 7:09 pm Thanks for the wonderful shots!
Keeping my fingers cross that the higher temps will get things going booming in Carrizo in the next two weeks! :nod:
Let me know if you get any beta on that, especially in the Temblor Range!
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Let me know if you get any beta on that, especially in the Temblor Range!
Will do, Oleander, Jimr, and myself are planning to visit, if it is a superbloom at least rivaling 2017, maybe we can meetup. :nod:
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Make a note though. The city has been closing down access because it was overrun. They even brought in law enforcement from other jurisdictions due to massive "invasion."

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