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When I was a kid, my German mother once asked me, \u201cDo you think you\u2019ll be an American citizen your whole life, or do you think you\u2019ll want to move to Germany or somewhere else?\u201d I looked at her incredulously, and with that exasperated sigh that only a ten-year-old can perfect, I replied, \u201cMom, I\u2019m not an American, I\u2019m a Californian<\/em>!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considering that at the time California, in my mind, still only consisted of warm weather, sunny beaches, milkshakes, and swim team, it\u2019s amusing how strongly I felt about my \u201ccitizenship.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discovering California\u2019s State Flower<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Among the many things I had yet to discover about my beloved state was the California poppy. (At that age I would have been surprised to learn we even had a state flower, much less know what it was.) Not wanting to disappoint that proud little ten-year-old version of myself, whose self-image apparently depended on being a true \u201cCalifornian,\u201d I\u2019ve since gotten to know my home state much better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m happy to report that not only can I now identify a poppy, but I can even claim to know some of the better places to see them.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Wildflowers and Whitewater<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I didn\u2019t truly discover California\u2019s wildflowers until I started river guiding and spending more time in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The first time I rafted the South Fork American River<\/a> in late February, I was amazed to see hillsides blanketed in yellow poppies and purple wild irises. The shift from fall\u2019s golden brown to these bright colors and scattered waterfalls seemed almost magical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

California\u2019s foothill river canyons are some of the best places to witness this late-winter wildflower phenomenon, but it can be tricky to catch. As soon as the weather warms in March or early April, the poppies open up \u2014 and only stick around for a month at most. You have to be ready for a rafting trip on short notice, but boaters are usually good at last-minute things anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Where to See Them<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So what are the best rivers for wildflower viewing? I can\u2019t claim to have rafted every canyon in the state where wildflowers grow, but I\u2019ve seen a few and can at least narrow it down for the Northern Sierra Nevada foothills. (If anyone reading this knows of a run I don\u2019t mention, feel free to tell me\u2026 just don\u2019t say I\u2019m not really a Californian, because there\u2019s a little girl in me who would cry.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Fork American River<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I had beginner\u2019s luck that February on the South Fork American River, which has one of the most prolific wildflower populations of any spring run I\u2019ve seen. Its location below the harder granite rocks of higher elevation makes its hillsides the perfect place for poppies to thrive. Some slopes are almost completely yellow and purple. Add in the waterfalls still flowing at that time of year, and it\u2019s a spectacular sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you raft the South Fork early in the season, the Upper section is best for wildflowers. (The Lower section begins to narrow into a gorge, where rock walls replace the gentle hillsides.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cosumnes River<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another worthwhile run is the Cosumnes River, a drainage south of the American and north of the Mokelumne. I\u2019ve only seen this river from above while rock-climbing a few springs ago, but several people have recommended it. Beth Rypins, previously a member of the U.S. Women\u2019s Whitewater Rafting Team, described the wildflowers there as \u201cstunning in February and March.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mokelumne River<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are a few different places to put in on the Mokelumne, depending on what kind of whitewater you\u2019re after. For a gentle Class II float through beautiful wildflower country, you can launch at Latrobe Road and raft to Highway 16. If you\u2019d prefer a more high-paced Class IV start, you can put in at Highway 49 \u2014 but watch out for that first rapid right around the corner.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Don\u2019t Forget Your Camera<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wherever you go, bring a camera and some warm gear. Wildflower season is short, but it\u2019s one of the most colorful ways to experience California\u2019s rivers. Happy wildflower hunting!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Updated from the original post published on March 3, 2006 by Robyn S.<\/small><\/em><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Lenka started working for All-Outdoors in the summer of 2005 when she followed her heart from her native Czech Republic out to California. After graduating college in Prague, she packed up her degree in International Business and moved across the pond for good. She\u2019s been part of the AO family ever since, wearing different hats along the way. Besides trail running, tennis, and traveling, Lenka enjoys rafting and camping on the South Fork with her hubby (former AO guide) and their twin boys.<\/p> \r\n <\/div>\r\n

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