📜 Nationally known, 2,000-acre preserve in the Chuckwalla Valley, dedicated to the desert lily. Protected since 1968, administered by the BLM. # Why Go 🌸 Witness spectacular desert lily blooms (February to May).🌼 Discover other native wildflowers like Desert Sand Verbena and Gold Poppy.🚶 Enjoy easy walking in a remote, uncrowded natural setting.📸 Great for nature photography. # Why Avoid ⚠️ Lily bloom is seasonal, check reports for peak times. # Getting There 🚗 Located 7-8 miles northeast of Desert Center off State Highway 177/Rice Road, about 7-8 miles north of I-10.