When most people think of Aspen, Colorado, their minds jump to luxurious ski resorts, powdery slopes, and cozy winter getaways. However, Aspen is more than just a winter wonderland—fall offers ...

Plan your fall leaf-peeping adventure in Colorado beyond the aspen. Discover what trees and shrubs produce reds and oranges, including gambel oak, cottonwoods, chokecherry bushes, Rocky Mountain ...

Aspen leaves turn golden yellow, orange and red in the fall, and they account for 20% of the state's forests, so Coloradans can expect to see plenty of those colors as fall foliage peaks this season.

This is our celebrated tree of fall, the quaking aspen so named for those leaves that flicker in the breeze, twinkle in the sun and stir our souls. Maybe you didn't know that about the name.

10 facts about aspen, Colorado's fascinating tree of fall. By Seth Boster The Tribune. Seth Boster. Features writer. Author twitter; Author email; Sep 30, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Updated Oct 16, 2024; ...