Camas Lily and American Bistort wildflowers bloom in Sagehen Meadows near Stampede Reservoir, just outside of Truckee. Photographed at sunrise on May 19, 2016, by Scott Thompson |ScottShotsPhoto.com
Wildflower season
Early June is one of my favorite times of the year in Tahoe as the wildflowers begin to come into their full glory around lakes and streams, in the forests and along the mountains. The winter landscape changes out its brilliant snow whites for mountainsides covered in yellow mule ears, pink blossoms on manzanitas, vast purple mounds of squaw carpet, and meadows bursting with the vibrant blue-purple of camas lilies and the white American bistort, as I enjoyed on a recent hike to Sagehen Meadows.
This easy hike is great for all ages and it was worth pushing an all-terrain stroller through the first, narrow section of the trail to witness the pure joy on my nephew’s face when we emerged from the forest into the large meadows filled with wildflowers. Read “Swimming with the wildflowers” to visit this wildflower hot spot.
When you’re heading out to explore all that Truckee and Tahoe has to offer, you’ll inevitably have your camera with you. So, you’ll want to take some pointers from photographer Tony Spiker to capture the best photos at some of his favorite spots in “Picture perfect.”
Spring is the time for morel gathering in the region, and Priya Hutner shares her hunt for the elusive fungi along with some great dishes to enjoy. And, don’t forget to make time for a day or two of fishing during your time in Tahoe and Truckee, especially since this year’s trout season is looking up following years of drought, according to local fishing expert Bruce Ajari.
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