Through the weekend, the Tunnel Fire has burned 21,000 acres just north of Flagstaff, Arizona. But a few hundred miles south, the Valley of the Sun is ablaze in a kaleidoscope of color. In April’s final week, blooming wildflowers, cacti, and desert roses–and a resilient reptile–answer an age-old question. Yes, despite our warming planet, rare beauty remains in the Sonoran Desert.
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Beautiful photos.
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Thank you, Carol! It’s such a beautiful time of year here.
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I really need to get out west during the spring to see the wildflowers blooming in the desert.
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It’s definitely worth the trip.
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