I’ve been to Steamboat Springs many times, but this was my first time to see it covered in a palette of autumnal hues. From Rabbit Ears Pass to the Yampa River, the fall colors are spectacular in Steamboat, even if you have to dodge rain showers like I did on my leaf peeping road trip. … Continue reading
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Leaf Peeping in Breckenridge and on Loveland Pass
The aspens are starting to show off their colors from golden to tangerine to light garnet in Colorado. Based on what I saw Sunday, September 19th, they should be on their fall glory September 25-26 weekend through October 1st along I-70 and north. Early October is looking prime time for southern Colorado. I drove up … Continue reading
Fall in Vail: 3 Things to do While Leaf Peeping
A palette of autumnal hues is starting to blanket Vail, Colorado. While the golden aspens are the star, there is an array of colors from tangerine to scarlet to rust. Here’s three of my favorite things to do while leaf peeping in Vail. I did all of these in a day! I love taking an … Continue reading
Leaf Peeping in Breckenridge & Frisco
My friend Melissa and I have a fall foliage tradition. For several years now, we’ve gone leaf peeping in and around Breckenridge, Colorado, on or close to September 18th. Fall colors usually peak in Breckenridge around that date. This year the leaves peaked earlier than normal because of the hot and dry conditions. While they … Continue reading
First Fall Colors in Colorado
Boreas Pass near Breckenridge is usually one of the first places in Colorado, and the country, for the aspens to start putting on their vivid display of autumnal hues. Normally, the golden aspens peaks around September 18-20 in that area. My friend Kristen and I took her Jeep out for a ride up Boreas Pass … Continue reading
Fall Gold Mine in Aspen Alley
The Colorado mountain town of Breckenridge has a deep mining history. Gold was found in the summer of 1859 and was just one of the metallics attracting those seeking to strike it rich. This time of year you can hit gold on a fall foliage treasure hunt. If your searching for a gold rush, head … Continue reading
Fall In Love With Breck
Breckenridge, Colorado is one of my favorite mountain towns, especially this time of year. The crisp air, changing leaves, gorgeous days, and sweater weather make fall my favorite season. Golden aspen leaves glistening in the sunshine on a glorious fall day is hard to beat. My friend Melissa and I headed out on a … Continue reading
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