Don’t know the way to Daffodil Hill? Do NOT use Mapquest or Google Maps to locate the ranch, or you’re likely to find yourself negotiating dirt roads, fording small creeks, and stopping at private property cow fences. (I speak from regrettable experience.) Instead, drive to downtown Sutter Creek, then follow the signs to Daffodil Hill. In season, volunteers stand in the middle of the road, directing traffic into the sizeable dirt parking area.

To read more about Daffodil Hill, check out my brand new California travel blog–Golden State of Mind. Someday, I’ll feed posts from GSoM directly here.

For a more detailed description of traveling to Daffodil Hill, the  nearby gold mining towns of Sutter Creek and Volcano, and other local attractions, check out my recent article on SFGate.

Pretty pictures:

I had a brief article about desert wildflowers published in the San Francisco Chronicle Travel section last Sunday.

I’ve also got a few photos of desert wildflowers to share–I still find it stunning that such inhospitable lands and clients can support such a variety of beautiful, colorful flowers.

Ocotillo in Bloom