Tag: Fall Colors
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The greatest aspen drive of all time | Vince Bzdek
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We take a break from our regularly scheduled programming of shutdowns, violence and vitriol this week to take you on a Jeep ride through the aspen, a balm for the world’s recent run of bad news if ever there was one. Let me say with great humility that the 12-hour ride I recently took is…
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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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Colorado photographers offer tips and places for fall colors
Matt Payne is a fifth-generation Colorado native who knows very well the beauty of this state. He knows, having climbed the state’s highest 100 peaks between 2008 and 2018. That’s when he got serious about photography, inspiring his full-time profession today. Nothing inspires him quite like fall. “It’s far and away my favorite time,” says…
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8 Colorado spots rank among ‘top places for fall colors’ around U.S.
Vacation rental company ‘HomeToGo’ has published their annual report of the best places to find fall colors around the United States, and unsurprisingly multiple Colorado spots made the cut to be included on their list of 75 cities and towns. In case you haven’t heard, fall colors are already starting to pop up around the…
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Historic trains and fall colors: A match made in Colorado heaven
Come fall in Colorado, many of us drive among the golden aspen trees. Others get out to hike. And others heed a certain, loud whistle that echoes through the forests, through time, along with a certain call: “All aboard!” For their annual showcase of the season, Gazette photographers took to Colorado’s historic train tracks —…
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10 facts about aspen, Colorado’s fascinating tree of fall
It is the season of envy in Colorado. The all-too-brief time of year when we admire our forests in their finest states — awash in gold. It is, of course, aspen putting on the dazzling displays. This is our celebrated tree of fall, the quaking aspen so named for those leaves that quake or flicker…
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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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Waters and fall colors: A perfect marriage in Colorado
In Colorado, fall is fleeting. It’s a time to make a picture that will last a lifetime — a picture that captures our beloved, golden aspens in timeless beauty. You’ll want water for that. Yes, we think the best shot pairs foliage with a blue, reflective foreground or a tumbling creek or cascade. Here are…
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For Colorado’s autumn glory, we can always count on Gazette photographers
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save “Ooooh, look at that,” Gazette photo editor Christian Murdock remarked as the road crested to reveal an image in the distance: fresh snow coating the Collegiate Peaks. Snow, he knew, would be a great complement to Colorado’s classic, autumn color. So it was on Cottonwood…
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Fall colors road trip: 10 scenic drives for experiencing fall in Colorado
Gas tank full? Camera ready? Camping or lodging plans arranged for the venture far afield? It’s that time of year again. Here are some of Colorado’s best drives for fall colors. Kenosha Pass and Breckenridge with the fall aspens in Breckenridge. courier file Kenosha Pass: It’s a go-to for Front Range folks — an easy…