When I think of a "cheery" tree, I think of quaking aspens. Why cheery you might ask? While there are no leaves this time of year, find one in the spring and shake a branch… the leaves tremble ...

Fall leaves in Smith Lake at Washington Park on Oct. 21, 2019 in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post) Look beyond Colorado’s shimmering yellow aspen trees for wonderful leaf-peeping ...

West, who recently completed an aerial observation of the state’s 24 million acres of forest, said aspen trees haven’t looked this good since 2018, which he called the last great snow year prior to ...

Aspen trees cover 20 percent of the state’s forest land, according to the Colorado State Forest Service. They grow at elevations from 6,500 to 11,500 feet, which fits well with the airport’s ...

The town's ubiquitous aspen trees present a sweep of yellow leaves against a bluebird sky. Hiking the peaks of Maroon Bells is a local favorite. TAKE A DIP: 9 best natural hot springs in Colorado ...

You'll see lots of Aspen trees as you drive through the Wet Mountains, with plenty more fall colors around San Isabel Lake. To get there, just navigate your GPS to Rye, and follow Highway 165 all ...

An aspen leaf hangs from a tree as the bright yellow landscape of Rabbit Ears Pass fills the background on Oct. 2, 2023. John F. Russell/Steamboat Pilot & Today The sun shines through aspens ...

Leaf peeping hot spots for Colorado residents and visitors. Where to go? ... You'll see lots of Aspen trees along Highway 165, with plenty more fall colors around San Isabel Lake.

The sassafras tree displays a variety of diverse colors at the same time, with its three-lobed leaves presenting a blend of bright yellow, gold, orange, red, and red-purple hues in mid-autumn, per ...