Posted by Richard Lee on March 27, 2013 at 9:23 AM
Took a day trip Monday (03/25/13) to scout out wildflower locations in the Navasota/Independence/Burton/Brenham/Chappell Hill area. Several small Bluebonnet and Paintbrush patches along Hwy 290. Best area found was on wildflower loop trail in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, see photo. Another site worth mentioning was the Old Baylor Women's College on FM390 (not a great number but a few different varities). Overall it seems we were about two weeks early. Will try Hill Country in mid-April.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on March 27, 2013 at 9:36 AM
Thanks for sharing this image and the info Richard. The Texas wildflower explosion is a sight I hope to see and photograph one day. Looking forward to seeing what you get come April.
Posted by Darren Huski on March 27, 2013 at 9:29 PM
Glad to hear it. I saw some nice patches in Big Bend in February, but the cool temps in north Texas have slowed our flowers down.
Heading out Friday morning for a day trip to look for flowers and good clouds.
Posted by Howard Cheek on March 28, 2013 at 8:18 AM
Just got home Monday from a week of driving around in the Hill Country of Texas looking for wildflowers. Drove over 1200 miles. This year isn't going to be a good year like 2012 and 2010 were. Could find Texas Bluebonnets along the main highways but hardly any on back roads. Mainly found small patches and narrow strips along the pavement. Looked east of Austin and around Kerrville. Did see more along Highway 29 just west of Mason, TX and that area may have some potential.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on March 28, 2013 at 11:21 AM
Thanks for the info Thomas. It's always nice to get first hand reports of what's going on in a particular area.
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5 repliesHeading out Friday morning for a day trip to look for flowers and good clouds.