Spring is an excellent time to explore around the shores of Lake Berryessa, as we recently did on our day trip during the first week of April. I discovered this unobtrusive trail near the Lupine Shores campground — guarded by a rather suspicious ground squirrel — which took me around the headland in a wide loop. I found the peace and quiet of nature, some lovely views of the lake, several different types of wildflowers… and a lonely satellite dish and old-style antenna that had seen better days.

Look at those clenched fists! Luckily, I was able to give the password

Dove’s Foot Geranium (Geranium molle)

Yellow Globe Lily

Miner’s lettuce

Warriors plume (Pedicularis densiflora)