@asyatravels: Some technical tips on how to find the best California blooms 🥰 1. Copernicus Browser: Use the "True Color" setting to see actual satellite photos of colorful hillsides taken within the last few days. Search for the park or area and then make sure to click “Show Latest Date”. Click on it again every time after you search for the new location. 2. Theodore Payne Wildflower Hotline: Check the weekly Friday updates for professional advice on which specific canyons and parks have the best blooms. 3. AllTrails app: Filter trails by “Wildflowers” and then sort reviews by Newest to see user photos for current conditions. Pictures there usually aren’t over-edited like on Instagram 😄 4. Facebook groups: Search for local hiking or photography groups to get live location tags and parking tips from people who were just there. 5. National Weather Service: Use the "Hourly Forecast" to look for sunny skies and low wind, which are necessary for poppies to fully open their petals. 6. Search for the park name plus "webcam" in Google to get a live look at the hills before you commit to a long drive. 7. PictureThis app: Take a photo of a flower to instantly get its name and find out if it is a native California species. Please always remember to stay on trails and follow me for more updates and tips 🧡
