No June Gloom in Big Bear, just an amazing June Bloom! These last few weeks of crazy weather seem to have extended our season of flower power leaving behind a stroke of color in its wake. Purples saturated with yellows, oranges and pinks. Lilacs started us off strong with amazing hues and fragrant scents followed by Lupine, Indian Paintbrush and Columbine.

Flower Power 1
Last weekend I took a twilight hike on Grout Bay Trail from Hannah Flats Campground. It was beautiful. A mile in I stumbled on a field of Columbine. Yellow splashed either side of the trail in a forest scarred by the 2007 Peak fire. The surprising color contrasted nicely on an otherwise monochromatic evening. Fortunately I had my camera along to capture the meadow.

Since then I’ve been checking out my other favorite trail – Snowforest – keeping an eye out for Big Bear’s signature Lilies. In late June, the cool woodland typically produces a surplus of color as the forest gives way to Knickerbocker Canyon. Mountain Lupine stands as tall as my waist, sweet-smelling lemon Lilies are scattered amongst the wild tangle of Corn Lily blossoms. If you have a chance, check it out for yourself and make sure to bring a camera along.

Earning my Flower Power,
Glade Girl