Colorado State Forest Service entomologist Dan West says the first reports of yellowing aspen leaves started in mid-August. By late last week, as sightings of possible fall foliage continued across ...

I have never drunk from an aspen leaf but I was sorely tempted on a recent hike to slake my thirst in such an unconventional fashion. I was not particularly parched. The day was mild and the trail, ...

In the mountains, fall's cool temperatures and colorful leaves are a springboard for hiking, kayaking, and biking, while the fresh air builds an appetite for autumn treats (think plump donuts and ...

Colorado’s mountain towns are glowing with golden aspens right now. If you’ve been waiting all year for that magical fall color, September is when the Rockies light up. Across high-elevation valleys ...

Fall color in Maine is spectacular. Standing under a 1,000-year-old, 300-foot-tall California redwood is awesome. Year-round, Aspen’s aspens, at least to this native, provide the most gratifying ...