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Early flowers again this year. That's good, right?

Date: June 24, 2025
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Summary

June 24th, 2025 (Colorado Newsline — Delivered by Newstex) The blue flax wildflower, which can be found on most trails around Florissant Fossil Beds in Colorado. (NPS/Public domain) Spring came early this year on the mountain slopes near Crested Butte. David Inouye has monitored the blooming of wild