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Darlingtonia State Natural Site
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Cynthia K
Westville, IN3,105 contributions
Only need 20 minutes
Aug 2021
Signage is good from Hwy 101. The parking lot is large. A larger RV could park there.
There were only 2 other people visiting while we were there. There's bathrooms.
Lots of signs & information boards.
The trail is very short, flat & boardwalk all the way. The plants are very nice & interesting, but it will only take you a short amount of time to see them.
Written August 30, 2021
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beth3b
Oakland, CA18 contributions
Since you can't see the bugs get eaten ...
Jun 2020
Seeing this grove of pitcher plants was fun. When bugs are attracted into the plant the "skylights" confuse them and they go deeper and deeper until they meet their doom. There's just not the visible activity as with Venus Flytraps. Still, it was a peaceful and interesting little stop.
Written August 16, 2020
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Shirley G
Springfield, OR1,872 contributions
This is a MUST do!
Dec 2019
Set time aside for this wayside adventure. Great wide trail suitable for strollers, wheel chairs and scooters.

i was totally pleasantly surprised at this hidden gem. Great for small or large groups. Families of all sizes and ages will love this place.

The pictures say it all.
Written January 26, 2020
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MissMem
Memphis, TN1,160 contributions
Bug Eaters on Display
Jul 2020
We love interesting and different. This fit the bill. The plants are magnificent in their green glory and there are tons of them. The area has a a parking lot and a very easy and accessible walkway. You can spend a few minutes or a long time. It's a phenomenal photo op and a must do free stop.
Written August 22, 2020
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VillagerRick
The Villages, FL1,000 contributions
Very Cool
May 2021 • Couples
This gem is just off the highway, and so worth your time to visit. The parking area is convenient, and a very short walk along the boardwalk takes you to a magical marsh where the plants thrive. Not likely a destination, it is an interesting short stop if you’re in the area.
Written May 30, 2021
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Jerri L
Johnston, IA2,146 contributions
Amazing cobra lilies
Jul 2021 • Couples
Very short trail hike to view the cobra lilies. They are absolutely amazing to see and read about. The trail was clearly marked and easy to maneuver. Great brief stop with picnic tables if you want to have a lunch or a snack.
Written July 16, 2021
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travelgalTacoma
Tacoma40 contributions
A Must Stop!
Sep 2021
This is just a tiny park with a wooden walkway that goes in a short circle through a patch of carnivorous pitcher plants. Only one like it i have ever seen. There is a small parking lot and a restroom too, it is right by the side of the highway, will take 5 minutes and you'll get some great pictures.
Written September 12, 2021
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Jerrianne W
Saint Louis, MO77 contributions
Odd Plants Ahead: Worth the Walk!
Jul 2023
Easiest trail ever, and shortest. The appeal is the foliage! We had to turn around because we missed the sign the first time, but it's well worth the brief time it takes to follow the boardwalk! I wish we could have been there during the time that the plants bloom! The plants look like Venus flycatchers!
Written August 3, 2023
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Eva S
Phoenix, AZ458 contributions
Not to be missed opportunitiy to see these unique plants
Jul 2023 • Couples
This field of plants that trap and digest insects was unreal. The Darlingtonia californica, found in Southern Oregon as well as California, is also known as Pitcher Plant or cobra-lilly. They really do look like cobras. The Natural Site is so close to HWY 101 that we could see the cars passing. It made me think that perhaps the plants had been saved through foresight when building the highway and were now protected for the public to view. The trail and boardwalk are easily maneuvered and it's a short walk. The boardwalk let us get up close to the field. Seeing so many of them was an experience not to be missed. The site is well marked, and there is a parking lot and rest rooms. There is no admission charge.
Written September 16, 2023
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Tranquility A
5 contributions
Very beautiful indeed
Aug 2018
This is to me an enchanting place. They look like little pods of some sort. I enjoyed taking a slow walk through here and admiring this. Worth the visit.
Written November 11, 2018
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