The California State Parks Foundation announced that voting is now open for the 2026 “Best of California’s State Parks” poll, and the nearby poppy reserve is up for several awards. The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve is among the parks nominated for Best State Park for Family-Friendly Experiences, Best State Park for Spectacular Views and Best State ...

California is beginning to show signs of another “superbloom” due to the rainfall experienced earlier this year, and the state flower is starting to blossom.  The “superbloom” experienced last year is expected to make a return. Bright orange California golden poppy flowers are anticipated to begin blooming in the coming weeks reaching its peak mid-late Spring, according to officials with ...