Amador County – Daffodil Hill, the famous tourist attraction located near Volcano, has closed for the season due to heavy snowfall during the last storm. Daffodil Hill co-owner Mike Ryan announced the closure in a release Wednesday. He said over 8 inches of snow fell Tuesday night and Wednesday morning which “completely decimated our blooms.” The property formerly known as the McLaughlin Ranch has been a favorite with visitors who travel from miles around to see thousands of daffodils sprinkled over the hills. Last Fall, family and friends of the Ryans planted over 16,000 new bulbs, but warned that “blooms are totally dependent on Mother Nature.” The bulbs number more that 300,000 and include not only 300 varieties of daffodils, but also a large number of other varieties of bulbs and flowers as well. The best time to visit Daffodil Hill is the spring, usually from the end of March through the first three weeks of April. Ryan said his family is left with no choice but to close their gates until next spring. “We look forward to again greeting visitors in min-March 2011,” he said. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.-
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Amador County – Daffodil Hill, the famous tourist attraction located near Volcano, has closed for the season due to heavy snowfall during the last storm. Daffodil Hill co-owner Mike Ryan announced the closure in a release Wednesday. He said over 8 inches of snow fell Tuesday night and Wednesday morning which “completely decimated our blooms.” The property formerly known as the McLaughlin Ranch has been a favorite with visitors who travel from miles around to see thousands of daffodils sprinkled over the hills. Last Fall, family and friends of the Ryans planted over 16,000 new bulbs, but warned that “blooms are totally dependent on Mother Nature.” The bulbs number more that 300,000 and include not only 300 varieties of daffodils, but also a large number of other varieties of bulbs and flowers as well. The best time to visit Daffodil Hill is the spring, usually from the end of March through the first three weeks of April. Ryan said his family is left with no choice but to close their gates until next spring. “We look forward to again greeting visitors in min-March 2011,” he said. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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