The Seattle area’s most famous mountain is known for hiking, snowshoeing, and wilderness trips. But did you know that the summit and surrounding valley are ablaze with color in July and August? A summer hike is a feast for the eyes, from daisies to fireweed, avalanche lilies, and more.

A crown jewel in California, Anza-Borrego is known for its desert landscape and otherworldly appearance. However, in the spring, usually in late February and early March, a “super bloom” occurs – often considered one of the most beautiful in the U.S. Parts of the park bloom with colorful flora and can sometimes cause traffic congestion, so plan accordingly.

Known for its wine and endless open spaces, the Hill Country of Texas is also a beautiful place to admire wildflowers. Daisies, lupines, primroses and more grace the landscape from March through May.

From June to July, purple asters, glacier lilies and bear grass decorate this remote park right on the Canadian border. Most of these plants can be seen on hikes around the park’s numerous lakes, notable ones being Cobalt Lake, Hidden Lake, Iceberg Lake and Upper Two Medicine Lake.

During the early part of spring, usually in March, wild violets and geraniums bloom in the forests of Shenandoah National Park. As the season progresses, other flowers appear, such as blackcaps in April and pink azaleas in May.

A little smaller than some of the other events on this list, Skagit County, just north of Seattle, hosts a large tulip festival every year. It can happen any time in April, depending on the weather. The tulips are all planted and cared for by different private growers, and it’s worth visiting a few different locations.

You don’t have to travel all the way to Iceland or New Zealand to see magical lupines. Sugar Hill, a small town north of the White Mountains in New Hampshire, explodes into various shades of purple every June.

Tennessee may not be the first place you think of when you want to see wildflowers, but the year-round blooms of the various species in the Smoky Mountains make it worth the trip. Liverworts bloom in late winter and early spring, then mayflowers, and finally asters in the fall.

Alaska’s long summers are the perfect environment for blooming wildflowers, and Denali National Park boasts numerous species each year. From bluebells to forget-me-nots to fireweed, you won’t be disappointed!

All the sunflower snaps you see on Instagram could very well have been taken in Florida’s Myakka State Forest. Every September and October, the yellow flowers pop up all over the state’s forests and hiking trails.

Okay, we’re not in the U.S., but we can’t talk about annual blooms without mentioning Canada’s capital city. Ottawa is the site of an internationally renowned tulip festival every May. The original bulbs were a gift from the Netherlands after World War II, when Canada helped liberate the Dutch. Today, travelers from across North America flock to enjoy the beautiful blooms.