What a Little Water Can Do!

Spring is in full force in Arizona from Rim to Desert.  Remnants of snow still can be found in the Sitgreaves National Forest and water is every where.  Lakes are full and ephemeral ponds are plentiful.

Snow can still be found in Rim country this April.

The result of all this water is an explosion of color in the form of wildflowers, best seen as once descends from Payson to Phoenix along AZ 87. Besides the flowers, watch out for rock falls loosened by the water as well.

The other denizens of the desert have benefited from the water as well, Opuntia, Agave and the Monarchs of the Desert, the Saguaro all appear plump and growing.  Late Spring flowers should also be in abundance.

View from AZ 87

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