Amador County - Daffodil Hill, a famous local ranch known for its floral beauty, is preparing to reopen to the public. Located minutes from Volcano, 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. Daffodil Hill was a regular stopping place for teamsters hauling timber from the Sierras down to the Kennedy and Argonaut Mines, and for eastbound travelers heading for the Comstock Lode on the Amador-Nevada Wagon Road. Today, much of the landscape around the old homestead is covered with more than 300 named varieties of daffodils. More bulbs are added each year, with the help of private donations. 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. Daffodil Hill is open only at this time of year beginning March 14th, after that it goes back to a working ranch. Please call Daffodil Hill at (209) 296-7048 for additional information. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Thursday, 12 March 2009 00:17
Daffodil Hill
Amador County - Daffodil Hill, a famous local ranch known for its floral beauty, is preparing to reopen to the public. Located minutes from Volcano, 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. Daffodil Hill was a regular stopping place for teamsters hauling timber from the Sierras down to the Kennedy and Argonaut Mines, and for eastbound travelers heading for the Comstock Lode on the Amador-Nevada Wagon Road. Today, much of the landscape around the old homestead is covered with more than 300 named varieties of daffodils. More bulbs are added each year, with the help of private donations. 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. Daffodil Hill is open only at this time of year beginning March 14th, after that it goes back to a working ranch. Please call Daffodil Hill at (209) 296-7048 for additional information. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
