My husband and I drove up to California’s “Gold Country” last week, specifically to hike a trail along Buttermilk Bend on the South Yuba River.
The dog scared us by running downslope to swim. I had visions of throwing myself into the raging water to save him, but he was smart enough to find a pool and avoid the rapids.
The wildflowers were fantastic – both in the abundance of display and diversity of species.
For over a mile you could hardly take a step without discovering something.
Even the pipevine swallowtail butterflies were having a field day – they were everywhere.
