I flew down to Phoenix to check out the wildflower display this year. With all the rain they had this winter, the desert is very green. Surprisingly, only a couple of areas had excellent wildflower displays–Peridot Mesa near Globe and Lake Bartlett. Both were amazing.
Peridot Mesa Wildflowers
First, I traveled to Globe to check out the display of poppies on Peridot Mesa. The mesa is located on the San Carlos Indian Reservation near Globe, AZ. The hillsides were covered in orange poppies and purple lupine. It was quite extraordinary.
Lake Bartlett Poppies
I had never been to Lake Bartlett before so it was a treat to see someplace new. And it did not disappoint. Lake Bartlett had an amazing array of wildflowers including poppies, lupine, and even some owl’s clover. The hillsides above the lake were full of flowers and I even took the opportunity to wander amongst them. The lake itself is a pretty setting with lichen covered rocks serving as a backdrop. I just wish I had a fishing pole. There were lots of fish jumping.
