The setting sun softly illuminates a vibrant display of wildflowers in the McDowell Mountains. By Eric Mischke

April 17, 2026

by Eric Mischke

Mexican gold poppies reach for the setting sun in the Tonto National Forest.
Spring flowers display their colors at Bartlett Lake. By Patricia Fiedler

April 16, 2026

by Patricia Fiedler

Spring flowers display their colors at Bartlett Lake.
The ruggedness of the Atascosa Mountains, as seen from the road along the rim of Ramanote Canyon. By Jim Dell

April 15, 2026

by Jim Dell

The ruggedness of the Atascosa Mountains, as seen from the road along the rim of Ramanote Canyon.
A hiker continues on the Arizona Trail near Picketpost Mountain after a night of rain. By Lance Goehring

April 14, 2026

by Lance Goehring

A hiker continues on the Arizona Trail near Picketpost Mountain after a night of rain.
Clouds overtake White Pocket, in the Vermilion Cliffs, at dusk. By Scott Wyne

April 13, 2026

by Scott Wyne

Clouds overtake White Pocket, in the Vermilion Cliffs, at dusk.
The setting sun softly illuminates a vibrant display of wildflowers in the McDowell Mountains. By Eric Mischke

April 12, 2026

by Eric Mischke

The setting sun softly illuminates a vibrant display of wildflowers in the McDowell Mountains.
Poppies and lupines punctuate the landscape of the Pobrecito Recreation Area along Mesa’s Bush Highway. By Sue Cullumber

April 11, 2026

by Sue Cullumber

Poppies and lupines punctuate the landscape of the Pobrecito Recreation Area along Mesa’s Bush Highway.
Picacho Peak State Park experienced a “super bloom” of wildflowers in 2023. By Michelle Anderson

April 10, 2026

by Michelle Anderson

Picacho Peak State Park experienced a “super bloom” of wildflowers in 2023.