The beautiful Arizona desert.

We’re on Wildflower Watch 2010 here in Arizona. We’ve had more rain since January 1st than what we received in all of 2009, which is going to make for some spectacular wildflower scenery in the next couple of weeks. I shall trek out with my camera and report back here with our experience, but for now I thought I would post a handful of locations to be on the lookout for, in case you’d like to go see the wildflower display yourself.

1. Lost Dutchman State Park – Apache Junction. Located in the Sonoran Desert, this park has a network of trails that take you through the Superstition Mountains for some exceptional views of the valley below. Wildlife, and wildflowers, are abundant. Watch where you step so you don’t surprise a snoozing rattlesnake! If you’re planning on checking out this park, though, you’d better go quick! The Lost Dutchman is slated to be closed on June 3rd, along with thirteen other Arizona State Parks. I’ll be posting an article about this later on in the week. Suffice to say, we Arizonans are pretty ticked off about the whole thing.

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If you’re going to be in Arizona during the July 4th weekend, here are some celebrations that are going on around the state. There’s something going on in virtually every town, but here are ten key events that are sure to please:

Phoenix: Enjoy the 24th Annual Fabulous Phoenix 4th, at Steele Indian School Park. Entertainment (on three stages!) begins at 6:00 p.m., with the fireworks show beginning at 9:20. The event features local entertainment, a cooling misting area, inflatable rides, a Classic Car exhibit, food and beverage vendors, and a water spray zone manned by the Phoenix Fire Department.

Tempe: Check out the 58th annual Tempe 4th of July Festival, taking place in Tempe Beach Park alongside the man-made Tempe Town Lake. The extravagant fireworks show, local food vendors, and live entertainment more than make up for the crowds.
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