You gotta get out to the American River Parkway, specifically the area between 160 and the new concrete railroad bridge.  Ideally, zip out along the bike trail that starts at 19th & C.  Right under the first bridge is a burst of pink.  Check out the poppies that are exploding along the trail, and listen to the birds muttering in the underbrush.  The apple blossoms are incredible, and then you cross the pedestrian bridge.

If you’re on foot, take a right onto the dirt paths and try not to step on the wildflowers.  Bask in the sun reflecting off the river, and wonder what the rusted-out metal structure is, towering over that weird dip with all the shards of glass scattered about.

The rest you can discover for yourself–I wouldn’t want to give away all the surprises.

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