Better Late Than Never

Better Late Than Never
            Pink, white, yellow, red and purple explosions of color burst from green bushes. We marvel at the colors as we walk through the Rhododendron Dell in Golden Gate Park.
            We almost missed them. 
            As a kid, I knew when the daffodils or tulips were blooming because I walked by them every day when I went in and out of our house. I never missed a spring bloom.
            Here in a city like San Francisco, some flowers are featured in specific garden areas, and they don’t always bloom at exactly the same time each year.
            Rhododendrons are hard to miss when they’re blossoming if you know where to look for them. We missed the early peak in Golden Gate Park this year, but there are still plenty of blossoms to enjoy.
            What is your favorite flower to watch for? They merit appreciation even if they’re a little past their best blooming point!
            This week’s Hike Notes from the archives, Rhododendron Dell Golden Gate Park Stroll, introduces readers to one of many special feature areas in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.
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This week’s hike from the archives:
Hike Notes 179: Rhododendron Dell Golden Gate Park Stroll