Amador County – Michael Ryan and the Ryan Families announced this week that the “number one tourist attraction in Amador County,” Daffodil Hill, will open its gates for its 71st season on Friday, March 18, 2011, weather permitting.

“From then on, we will be open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., again weather permitting,” Ryan said. “For safety reasons, the Hill is closed when it rains and our paths are slippery.”

He encouraged visitors to call Daffodil Hill’s recorded phone message at for daily updates. The Hill will stay open until fewer than 25 percent of the daffodil blooms remain. There is no admission fee and no charge for parking. Donations are accepted.

Ryan said: “We only ask that visitors respect our property and follow our few rules. These include asking that visitors stay on our paths (and out of the flowers, buildings, and posted areas). We also ask that visitors please leave their dogs at home, as dogs don’t mix well with the flowers and our resident peacocks.”

Daffodil Hill is at 18310 Rams Horn Grade, Volcano, and the information line is (209) 296-7048.

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