Published 1 month ago • loading... • Updated 1 month agoShow Less IconOn Highway 78, I watched the valleys awaken in vibrant blooms — a dramatic springtime show Summary by Los Angeles TimesFrom the mountain forest to the stark badlands of Borrego Springs to the Colorado River, this road trip spans one of the most dramatic ecological transitions in the American Southwest.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeft1CenterRightSearch IconSort IconLos Angeles TimesLean LeftFactualityOwnershipOn Highway 78, I watched the valleys awaken in vibrant blooms — a dramatic springtime showFrom the mountain forest to the stark badlands of Borrego Springs to the Colorado River, this road trip spans one of the most dramatic ecological transitions in the American Southwest.1 month ago·Los Angeles, United StatesRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated1 month agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageLos Angeles Times broke the news in Los Angeles, United States 1 month ago on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsBorrego Springs Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsBorrego Springs Plus IconShow All