Recent rains could lead to California blooms

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Thanks to historic rains, the state of California has come alive with fresh flowers, prompting whispers of another possible super bloom.

From the blanket-covered hills near Point Buchon to local trails like Cerro San Luis, heavy rains have brought forth new poppies and other colorful flowers.

“It’s the most beautiful thing ever. It’s out of this world,” described Shane Lennon, a local tourist.

According to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), while the record rain helped spur new growth, cold winter storms may have also delayed some of the blooms.

But even with the slower start, the BLM has high hopes for the peak season that begins the first week of April, predicting this year could rival previous superblooms.

“I think we’re looking at 2017 and 2019. It’s really looking good,” said Jonah Hurl, manager of Carrizo Plain National Monument.

If you can’t make the trek to some of the more popular spots in the state, there are plenty of local areas that are growing new every day.

“We saw yellow, Bermuda buttercups, and we saw some poppies, not a ton, and some bluegrass,” explained the Uribe family. They hiked every day to raise funds for the PEAK program at local schools.

If you plan to head to a larger area, such as Carrizo Plain National Monument, the BLM warns visitors that roads may become impassable after rain. If you see a sign that says a road is closed, it’s for a good reason, so check travel advisories.

The Bureau of Land Management says it expects more blooms in the coming days as the season peaks in the first week of April.

They remind people to be respectful as well because some areas of the Carrizo Plains are residential.

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