Coast Lilies, Lilium maritimum, are blooming, as photographed by Susy Rudy.

Suzy Rudy wrote, “A heads up to local botanical observers. The nice patch of Coastal Lilies at the southern border of Salt Point State Park, northbound lane is blooming. The population is quite a bit larger than last year - no doubt the blessing of the year’s rains.”

These orange beauties are endemic to California and are now only found on the North Coast. A visit to Salt Point State Park would be a great choice for the holiday weekend.

Thanks to Susy for allowing me to share her photos with you here.

Super foggy this morning but the sun has chased the fog back over the ocean. It's a beautiful afternoon here on the Mendonoma Coast.