Spring on the mountain

Thanks to all of the rain this season, Mount Diablo is the more beautiful than I can remember for this time of year. I journeyed up the mountain a few times this Spring and have enjoyed the colorful canvas of wildflowers, particularly on the Northgate side as well as the Summit. Though the Southgate side of the mountain has breathtaking mountain views, the terrain is more rocky and too stressful for the more delicate flowers. You will see lupine and larger blooming brush that are well-acclimated toward the South. On the North you will see fields of mustard, poppies and lupine abound. If you listen, you will hear water rushing down the Mountain's natural culverts, and the water tanks are now at capacity. I can't wait to see the more hearty summer flowers later this year. I will keep you posted. :-)