 Billie Park located in Paradise, CA
My brother lives in Paradise, CA which is in northern California. Paradise is in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and is a very pretty area. Besides Billie Park, you can drive down the hill to Chico, CA to Bidwell Park where there are more hiking trails.  California State Poppy Reserve - Antelope Valley, CA
The poppy reserve is just outside of Lancaster, CA. In the spring, if there has been a wet, cold winter, the poppies, lupins and many other wildflowers cover the hillsides with a rainbow of color. Some years are better than others.  Descanso Gardens located in La Canada, CA
Descanso Gardens is actually located in the city, however, once you are inside the gardens, you would not know that. This botanical garden features several species of flowers along the trails and also waterfalls, koi ponds and a Japanese garden. |