#252: The rain is, we hope, behind us. Although it could bring us another big wildflower bloom like last year.

We all might know the popular – and overcrowded – spots to see the blooms, like Anza Borrego Desert State Park and Antelope Valley. But today, the How To LA team comes together to offer its take on best hikes to see wildflowers, and maybe even a waterfall. 

P.S. Please use these tips wisely! Do not step on, or pick, the flowers, stay on the path and leave nothing but footprints behind. Be a good steward of the land!

How To LA Team recs:

Evan Jacoby, producer:
The Backbone Trail, Santa Monica Mountains. Start at Mishe Mokwa Trailhead

Megan Botel, producer:
Zuma Canyon Trail, short and sweet
Zuma Canyon Loop Trail, long and hard
Lily’s Malibu, amazing Mexican grub

Jens Campbell, production coordinator:
Claremont Wilderness Park (includes info about the Claremont Loop & Thompson Creek Trail)
Whittier Narrows
Frank G. Bonelli Park 

Megan Larson, executive producer:
The Grato Trail, park at Circle X Ranch 
Escondido Falls
Use Seek app with kids!



For an expert take, listen to the Theodor Payne Foundation's wildflower hotline: 

 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theodore-payne-foundation-wild-flower-hotline/id1676116861

#252: The rain is, we hope, behind us. Although it could bring us another big wildflower bloom like last year.
We all might know the popular – and overcrowded – spots to see the blooms, like Anza Borrego Desert State Park and Antelope Valley. But today, the How To LA team comes together to offer its take on best hikes to see wildflowers, and maybe even a waterfall. 
P.S. Please use these tips wisely! Do not step on, or pick, the flowers, stay on the path and leave nothing but footprints behind. Be a good steward of the land!
How To LA Team recs:
Evan Jacoby, producer:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/samo/planyourvisit/backbonetrail.htm">The Backbone Trail</a>, Santa Monica Mountains. Start at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mishe+Mokwa+Trailhead+Parking+Lot/@34.1145211-118.920885917z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x80e83bbf400919d1:0x6d210d0a70539c9b!8m2!3d34.1145211!4d-118.9183056!16s%2Fg%2F11c6crc7r6?entry=ttu">Mishe Mokwa Trailhead</a></li>
</ul>
Megan Botel, producer:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://trails.lacounty.gov/Trail/397/zuma-canyon-trail">Zuma Canyon Trail</a>, short and sweet</li>
<li><a href="https://trails.lacounty.gov/Files/QuickGuide/Zuma%20Loop%20Trail.pdf">Zuma Canyon Loop Trail</a>, long and hard</li>
<li><a href="https://lilysmalibu.com/">Lily’s Malibu,</a> amazing Mexican grub</li>
</ul>
Jens Campbell, production coordinator:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.ci.claremont.ca.us/government/departments-divisions/human-services/parks/claremont-hills-wilderness-park-chwp">Claremont Wilderness Park</a> (includes info about the Claremont Loop &amp; Thompson Creek Trail)</li>
<li><a href="https://parks.lacounty.gov/whittier-narrows-recreation-area/">Whittier Narrows</a></li>
<li><a href="https://parks.lacounty.gov/frank-g-bonelli-regional-park/#">Frank G. Bonelli Park </a></li>
</ul>
Megan Larson, executive producer:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/grotto-trail">The Grato Trail,</a> park at <a href="https://www.nps.gov/samo/planyourvisit/circlexranch.htm">Circle X Ranch </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/escondido-falls-trail">Escondido Falls</a></li>
<li>Use <a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/seek_app">Seek</a> app with kids! </li>
</ul>
For an expert take, listen to the Theodor Payne Foundation's wildflower hotline:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theodore-payne-foundation-wild-flower-hotline/id1676116861

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Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

How to L.A. aims to drop a little knowledge about ALL the things that affect the people of Los Angeles, whether that’s something that makes our city great (tacos!) or something that we need to work on, like the alarming number of traffic collisions. We serve the curious Angeleno who wants to better connect with our city, discover the new, navigate the confusing and even drive some change along the way. 
Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

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