A new study finds that aspen trees slow wildfire spread and may help protect vulnerable communities in fire-prone areas.

Of all the various environments that aspen trees can thrive in, including sandy soil, gravel, dry grasslands, and elevations from 6,500 feet to 11,500 feet, the U.S. Forest Service said fire is ...

Outdoor recreation like White Water rafting remains a key draw for Colorado, even as tourism experts weigh the impact of tariff anxiety on summer travel Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times Tourism expert ...

Aspen trees can thrive in a variety of conditions including sandy soil, gravel, dry grasslands and elevations from 6,500 feet to 11,500 feet. But one thing they cannot go without is abundant sunshine.

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.

New booking data shows consumers are hesitating to commit to Western mountain locations for their summer vacations — a consequence of ever-changing economic and political dynamics and rising daily ...

Two mountain passes in Colorado are now open for the summer travel season 00:27. Independence Pass is now open for the 2025 summer travel season. The opening marks the first time the road will be ...

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 ...

Colorado's Summer bug boom: What to expect and how to protect yourself. By Callie Zanandrie. Updated on: June 16, 2025 / 1:47 PM ... but also stressing trees, making them more vulnerable.