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Desert Blooms in Tucson

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Posted by Skip Layman on February 12, 2013 at 2:46 PM
I see that the Tucson area has gotten some rain this year. I am considering going down there to photograph desert Spring flowers, probably in late March. Does anyone have suggestions on good places to go in that area?
Posted by John Mumaw on February 12, 2013 at 6:30 PM
If no one answers your query, you can pick up the eBook titled 'Photographing Arizona's Wildflowers' that will help.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on February 13, 2013 at 9:48 PM
John linked a great e-book.
You may also want to keep track of the reports on desertusa http://www.desertusa.com/wildflo/tucson.html
Posted by Lon Overacker on February 14, 2013 at 12:10 AM
Skip,

I haven't been here personally, but seen flowers from the freeway and also heard this is a great location for desert poppies. Check out Picacho Peak State Park. It's less than halfway between Tucson and the edges of Phoenix on Hw 10.

Sabino Canyon is another gem right in north Tucson. A worthwhile visit any time of the year.

Lon
Posted by Sandy Steinman on February 22, 2013 at 12:46 AM
You might also check out the blog Wild in Arizona: http://wildinarizona.com/wordpress/ (reports by authors of Wild in Arizona book), which has Arizona Wildflower reports.