We recently moved from the Northwest and miss our traditional winters with snow and tall pine trees. Do you have any suggestions? -- Hollie L. in Aliante.

You’ll travel under the shade of pine trees and, in the right season, spot native wildflowers, including the funky red snow plant. To start, park at the Buckhorn Day Use area or the large ...

A good layer of snow will insulate plants quite well from really cold temperatures. • Set out a few bamboo or other lightweight poles near trees that could be damaged by heavy, wet snows.