Moab Wildflower Update - Part Two

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Posted by Bret Edge on April 25, 2008 at 2:37 PM

Starting to see quite a few paintbrush around as well as something that resembles white larkspur. More cactus blooming, too. Gotta work today and tomorrow but will be out and about again on Sunday. Stay tuned...

Posted by Guy Schmickle on April 25, 2008 at 2:43 PM

Thanks for the continuing updates, Bret! I'll be there over the first week of May so its starting to look like my timing should be pretty decent.

Posted by Scott Bacon on April 25, 2008 at 3:03 PM

Let's see some pics!

Posted by Bret Edge on April 25, 2008 at 3:04 PM

I'm hoping to get at least a sunset shoot on Sunday. I haven't even touched my camera in about a month!

Posted by Laurie Wendt on April 25, 2008 at 4:04 PM

Brett, Thanks for the update. Do you think the flowers are a little late this year?

Posted by Les Barstow on April 25, 2008 at 10:08 PM

Bret, what are you seeing in cactus blooms? I won't be out there for a couple of weeks yet, but I'd consider making a special trip to get some specific flowers in bloom - I'm starting a collection, it seems...

Posted by Bret Edge on April 25, 2008 at 10:52 PM

I've seen two types of cactus blooming but I'm not sure what they are. I haven't seen any prickly pear blooming.

The flowers do seem a little late this year. It hasn't been as warm as past years and that may have something to do with it.

I'll let ya'll know what I find on Sunday.

Posted by bill meikle on April 26, 2008 at 9:58 PM

Bret, we will be there on the 2nd so please keep the reports coming.

thanks,

Bill

Posted by Bret Edge on April 28, 2008 at 12:12 AM

Saw a few sego lillies and some prince's plume blooming alongside the trail today. Still no lupine, mules ear or prickly pear.