Butte Valley Wildflower Sanctuary — Attraction in Lake Los Angeles

With all the rains this year, thought it would be fantastic to visit--as I'd never been before. The blooms indeed were impressive, particularly with the Joshua Tree desert backdrop. Also visited the Poppy reserve this year, but what I particularly liked about this location is that we were the only ones visiting. The crowds at the Poppy reserve were comparable to an...

Although this says "Butte Valley Wildflower Sanctuary" the sign says "Butte Valley Wildlife Sanctuary." The tiny yellow wildflowers are amazing this year. The Joshua trees here are huge. It's nice to wander around, and find those little things that are...

Between ave.I,and ave J....a little block of desert that produces several local wildflowers . Couple wood signs have been removed by vandals,but city is replacing them. Rattlesnake warning if you choose to walk into field. No...