Wildflower hikes might just be my favorite way to enjoy spring — they’re usually more like meanders and often include a picnic blanket, field guide, and a camera. With the memory of winter ...

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, one of Southern California’s most popular spots for wildflower blooms, received only a third of an inch of rain on Feb. 13, after the longest dry spell – 334 days – ...