Thanks to all the heavy rains this spring in Northern California, the hills are alive with green grass and wildflowers. Take a leisurely hike in Novato to enjoy all the spring blooms close-up!

Bigger blooms can also happen in Northern California, but the effect tends ... rain throughout a season that tends to produce the best wildflower results. Bay Area recommendations from Parks.ca.gov.

High Desert rain this week comes just in time for spring bloom season. Here are the top places to photograph spring ...