The poppies are shivering in Antelope Valley, and peak bloom is on the way

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As this weeks rains cleared out, cold winds and dropping temperatures caused the flowers in the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve to close up. Rangers at thepark said the flowers should be at their peak in the coming weeks. The state-protected reserve is open 10am-4pm Monday-Friday, and from 9am-5pm on weekends.

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