Historic superbloom brings vibrant colors to California’s desert
Historic rains create a spectacular superbloom this spring
April 14, 2023, 11:34 AM
April 14, 2023 -- Every spring, California's desert hills explode in vibrant blossoming wildflowers. Due to this winter's historic rainfall, the hills are covered in a "superbloom" of flowers, painting the landscape orange and yellow. Tourists flock to these hills to capture their perfect spring moment.
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![PHOTO: An overview of wildflower blooms in Palmdale, Calif., April 10, 2023.](https://i.abcnewsfe.com/a/7fd28694-1019-4394-aa86-3fcd9f6cdb85/superbloom-poppies-gty-04-thg-230414_1681479901301_hpEmbed_8x5.jpg)
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Head to the California Parks Department with their daily updated list on where to witness these super blooms during the peak season.