Trails Closed to Protect California Wild Poppies, Zipliners Now Get Bird’s-Eye View of ‘Super Bloom’

Jeremy Sandberg
By Jeremy Sandberg
February 22, 2023California
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One of California’s most popular poppy fields is blooming early this year. But the well-known sightseeing spot is now closed to the public. That’s because of visitors going off-trail and trampling the wildflowers. Now, a creative approach is being taken to let people see the stunning scene up close—from a bird’s-eye view.