Tag: aspens
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Free day coming at Colorado’s national parks — just in time for fall colors
Planning a road trip for fall colors around Colorado? National parks might factor into the itinerary — especially in the case of free entry. That will be the case on Sept. 27, when the National Park Service is waiving fees in celebration of National Public Lands Day. It promises to be a busy Saturday at Rocky…
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Free day coming at Colorado’s national parks — just in time for fall colors
Planning a road trip for fall colors around Colorado? National parks might factor into the itinerary — especially in the case of free entry. That will be the case on Sept. 27, when the National Park Service is waiving fees in celebration of National Public Lands Day. It promises to be a busy Saturday at Rocky…
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How a Colorado mountain snow affects the fall color change
Heavy snow fell across some parts of north-central Colorado’s mountains Tuesday, particularly the mountains along the Continental Divide west of Denver from Interstate 70 to the Wyoming state line. Up to of 12 inches was forecast by the National Weather Service in Boulder on the high peaks above 11,000 feet and between 1-3 inches down…
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Free day coming at Colorado’s national parks — just in time for fall colors
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Planning a road trip for fall colors around Colorado? National parks might factor into the itinerary — especially in the case of free entry. That will be the case on Sept. 27, when the National Park Service is waiving fees in celebration of National Public Lands…
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5 national scenic byways in Colorado that offer amazing fall drives
Colorado has 13 national scenic byways, more than any other state. Some of their greatest, shining moments come in the fall. As the aspens turn gold around the state, here are five of those national scenic byways worthy of a road trip: Grand Mesa 63 miles; Colorado 65 between Cedaredge and Interstate 70 outside Palisade…
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Happy Trails: A go-to for hikers, mountain bikers in Crested Butte
One of the Crested Butte area’s most popular trails grants you a modest summit with humbling views. Snodgrass Mountain isn’t among the most dramatic peaks around this destination town. But it is among the most accessible. And it grants you the signature scenery that people travel from afar to admire, including wildflowers and aspen groves…
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SCENES FROM | Leaf Peeping in Rocky Mountain National Park
Sights and sounds from Aspen season in Rocky Mountain National Park. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
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LIFE | Changing Aspens
Take a look at some of the changing leaves near Cripple Creek, Colorado. (Video by Katie Klann)
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PHOTOS: 2020 Colorado fall colors
The colorful display of the turning aspens from around the state of Colorado. Photos by The Gazette photo staff