Desert Bloom begins

Perfect time of year to bike down to Lake Mead. Desert is starting to flower.  Lots of grass this year.  Some places are tall enough to mow.  I have never seen the desert this green.  Hope the rain continues.

The lake from Railroad Tunnel Trail
Green grass where it is usually brown
This trail has 5 old railroad tunnels used to build the dam
White flowers
Hillsides of yellow buttercups
Yellow and purple