Tag: Leaf-peeping
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Leaf-peeping crack down nets over $11,000 in fines on Colorado mountain pass
As leaf-peeping season in Colorado’s mountains winds down, some startling facts and figures from one town’s efforts to ease congestion along the popular roadway Guanella Pass, have emerged. Officials with the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office released data regarding how many parking tickets were issued including fine totals, and how many vehicles were towed after…
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I visited one of Colorado’s top ‘leaf-peeping’ spots with 1,000s of other people this weekend
It was about 10 a.m. when a friend and I set out from Colorado Springs on our motorcycles. We were headed west with the goal of reaching the iconic Bucksnort Saloon while catching a few fall colors along the way during a 180-mile loop around central Colorado. We knew the leaf peepers would be out…
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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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CPW: ‘Peep responsibly,’ remember trail etiquette this fall season
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As leaf-peeping kicks into high gear, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents to “peep responsibly” and remember trail etiquette while exploring the state’s scenic trails. “It’s one of the busiest times of year at our park, as we head into peak ‘Peeping Season,’” said Todd…