Wildflowers lead to Folsom Lake's hidden bridge
When lake levels drop low enough, remnants of a flooded town emerge. Author: John Bartell Updated: 10:44 PM PDT May 8, 2021 PILOT HILL, Calif. — Spring has very much sprung at Folsom Lake and the lupine wildflowers are everywhere. A bloom of this magnitude is a rare sight at Folsom Lake, especially at the beginning of what looks to be drought year. Satellite images from 1985 to 2020 show the fluctuating water levels every time drought hits Folsom Lake. This year, lake levels significantly dropped during wildflower season, allowing the lupine plant to grow a...