Springtime simply can’t get here soon enough! With Mother Nature wreaking havoc and playing tricks with it being warm one day and freezing the next, it’s safe to say we’re all ready for sun-infused days surrounded by lush landscapes and bursts of color! Here are 13 incredibly beautiful photos of springtime to inspire those still facing the chill of winter that spring is in the air:

  1. Wildflowers appear seemingly overnight, even as mountains still wear their coats of snow.

tab2_dawa/Flickr

  1. Tulip farms stretch for miles.

cermivelli/Flickr

  1. Waterfalls are born from spring rains and melting snow.

Michael Costa/Flickr The smallest waterfall in Yosemite

  1. Mother Nature wrestles between seasons.

Nana B Agyei/Flickr

  1. Glistening lakes and streams invoke thoughts of spring fishing and outdoor adventures

TreyLav/Flickr

  1. The warmth of sunshine and yellow flowers fills farm pastures before crops take hold.

Gabriel Garcia Marengo/Flickr

  1. New branchlets emerge even in our deepest of forests.

Suzanne Schroeter/Flickr

  1. New families make their debut.

Rachel Kramer/Flickr Area lakes and ponds become alive with new life.

  1. Budding trees inspire leisurely strolls and outdoor reflections.

Steve/Flickr

  1. Young birds like these ravens stretch their wings.

Rosa Dik 009 – catching up !/Flickr

  1. Bees get truly busy with their pollination duties.

Theophilos Papadopoulos/Flickr

  1. Farmers ready their pastures for the upcoming seasons.

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  1. People begin to behave differently.

Aaron Brown/Flickr Spring Break beckons to the young.

If you’re looking for a beautiful place to fully take in the changing of the season, consider making a trek to the Nation’s Capital and its annual Cherry Blossom Festival. It’s never too early to start planning for its 3,000 cherry trees and spectacular blooms!

tab2_dawa/Flickr

cermivelli/Flickr

Michael Costa/Flickr

The smallest waterfall in Yosemite

Nana B Agyei/Flickr

TreyLav/Flickr

Gabriel Garcia Marengo/Flickr

Suzanne Schroeter/Flickr

Rachel Kramer/Flickr

Area lakes and ponds become alive with new life.

Steve/Flickr

Rosa Dik 009 – catching up !/Flickr

Theophilos Papadopoulos/Flickr

bass_nroll/Flickr

Aaron Brown/Flickr

Spring Break beckons to the young.

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