Visiting Southern California's Upcoming Lavender Festival In Santa Barbara Is A Great Summer Activity
Natasha Kayes
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The Santa Barbara Lavender Festival in Southern California takes place on June 29, 2024. Along with the spring and summer months come warm breezes, long days, and wildflowers. From the famous California poppies that spring up throughout the state to the yellow mustard blossoms that spread over hillsides, it is a beautiful time of year. In some parts of California, the climate resembles the Mediterranean, which allows for certain plants and flowers to flourish, one of which is celebrated at the Lavender Festival. Here are some reasons why you might attend.
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The Santa Barbara Lavender Festival is a fun, relaxing, and aromatic event. Will you attend? For more information, visit The Santa Barbara Lavender Festival website. And find some interesting lavender products on the Etsy website.
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- Death Valley National Park (California – Nevada border): This land of extremes is a photographer's dream. With so much to see, be sure to prioritize some of the most fantastic elements, such as Zabriskie Point, a vista that overlooks the badlands and salt flats; Artists Pallete offers a painting on the landscape, remnants of the valley's volcanic past; and Badwater Basin, the lowest point in the country showcasing the vast salt flats. And by the way, The Ranch at Death Valley is a beautiful hotel that sits right in the middle of the park. At over 3.4 million acres, there is a lot to see in Death Valley National Park!
- Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreation Area (Borrego Springs): The expansive 85,000 acres of the desert is a playground for discovery. Explore Blowsand Hill where the wind carries sand for miles and piles it up into a large dune. The Devils' Slide is another sight to behold — a 200-foot-high granite and sand island that is an ancient decomposing mountaintop. The eerie sight offers old hidden mine shafts and the mines are reportedly haunted. After storms, some folks claim to see flickering lights near the mines. The recreation area is free to visit, but make sure to bring water.
- Placerita Canyon (Newhall): This natural area features a seasonal stream, shady oak woodlands, and chaparral-covered slopes for a beautiful landscape. The park sits near the stunning San Gabriel Mountains surrounded by the Angeles National Forest offering eight trails that cover more than 12 miles. It also contains one of the most exciting memories in history where gold was first discovered in 1842, "Oak of the Golden Dream." Visit the live animals in the nature center and experience how early pioneers lived in the Walker Cabin.