Category Archives: Butte County

Annie Bidwell Trail in Upper Bidwell Park, Chico

Bidwell Park is a beautiful city park in Chico, in Butte County.  At 3670 acres it is one of the largest municipal parks in the country.  For my first visit I planned to hike the Annie Bidwell Trail, which is … Continue reading

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North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve – Wildflowers

Recently I visited North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve, located in Butte County several miles north of Oroville, for the first time.  The reserve has a well-deserved reputation for spectacular spring wildflowers, as well as beautiful seasonal waterfalls and unique geology. … Continue reading

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North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve – Wanderings and Waterfalls

Recently I learned about North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve, which is located in Butte County several miles north of Oroville.  The context was wildflowers – spectacular spring wildflowers – in addition to beautiful waterfalls and interesting and unique geology.  When … Continue reading

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