It is that magical time of year here in Arizona. That brief window of time after the winter rain and before the blistering heat hits when the desert comes to life with beautiful blooms. It is fleeting, so catch it while you can. Arizona Highways magazine has posted a list of places to visit if you are planning a weekend excursion.

Expanded Wildflower Guide: by Michael Famiglietti and JoBeth Jamison

The sun makes its summer approach as winter moisture melts into the ground, finding its way south to feed the desert seeds of Arizona’s wildflower display. Perhaps one of nature’s most unpredictable arts, wildflower-watching can be fruitless as it can be fantastic…