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Ride the Wildflower Express in Tuolumne County, CA
The rolling fields of California’s Tuolumne County are blossoming.
It’s wildflower season with vibrant shades of yellow, blue, purple, and orange/
Taking place across two weekends in April (9-10 and 16-17), Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown once again opens its doors for Spring wildflower rides.
Riders will board a historic steam or diesel locomotive to experience a 60-minute round trip journey, spanning six miles through the rolling foothills of the gold country departing at 3:30pm.
Wildflower viewing is dependent on annual rainfall and weather conditions, however trains usually encounter meadows and rolling hills, with such local flora as “meadowfoam,” “goldfields” and other colorful flowers in bloom.
Train guests also receive a checklist, wildflower booklet and poppy seed packet.
Other ways to enjoy the scenic floral views in Tuolumne include:
Wildflowers in Tuolumne Meadows
Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park is a large, open subalpine meadow graced by the winding Tuolumne River. Rich blue gentians, alpine goldenrod, corn lilies, red columbine, and fireweed bloom here from August to September and create a carpet of color on the meadow floor. The Meadows is the perfect place to take an easy hike and take in the stunning scenery.
Waterfalls in Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
As the snow melts from the mountains, waterfalls come back to life, the Wapama Falls trail through the Hetch Hetchy valley is one of the lesser trodden paths in Yosemite and the perfect hike to get away from the crowds. The 5.5-mile hike takes visitors along the reservoir, over footbridges and finishes at the impressive 420 meter long Wapama falls. Spring also brings native wildflowers to the valley including lupine, wallflower, monkey flower, and buttercups.
Kennedy Meadows is located 60 miles East of Sonora, and nestled high in the beautiful scenery of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The seasonal resort reopens in the Spring and a great place to start an adventure. explore the peaceful surroundings on foot or on horseback, the resort has guided trail rides on offer that take riders through the meadows and to nearby lakes and streams. Visitors can choose from an hour’s ride up to a full day exploring the wilderness. Alternatively, visitors can come for the day, camp out in one of the campsites or stay in one of their cosy cabins.
Check out visittuolumne.com for more information.
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