Today's adventures started with another early morning visit to Shell Creek. The wildflowers are still wonderful, and a sweet fragrance fills the air. Few folks were out early, but we enjoyed a diveristy of blooms. You have to get out of the car, maybe lay on your belly to see them all, but well worth it.
Next stop, California Valley and Bitterwater Rd north. Nice hillsides of fiddlenecks along the way, and a very cool creekscape descending Palo Prieto Canyon just south of HW 46. On to Parkfield for a great burger lunch at the Parkfield Grill (which was pretty busy at lunchtime). Then west on Vineyard Canyon Rd back to civilization.
Check out more north San Luis Obispo County back road wineries at http://www.pleasantvalleywinetrail.com
Next stop, California Valley and Bitterwater Rd north. Nice hillsides of fiddlenecks along the way, and a very cool creekscape descending Palo Prieto Canyon just south of HW 46. On to Parkfield for a great burger lunch at the Parkfield Grill (which was pretty busy at lunchtime). Then west on Vineyard Canyon Rd back to civilization.
On the way back, I stopped at Ranchita Canyon Vineyard to taste some of their flavorful Zinfandel. The winery folks are really really friendly, and brought out a bottle of unnamed, soon to be released, killer zinfandel.
You can visit Ranchita Canyon Vineyard at http://www.ranchitacanyonvineyard.com
Check out more north San Luis Obispo County back road wineries at http://www.pleasantvalleywinetrail.com
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