DENVER — Leaves across Colorado mountainsides are beginning to turn as autumn nears and temperatures begin dropping, and Denver7 has a comprehensive guide to help you choose where to go to see it all.
While many species of trees change color in the fall , Colorado is perhaps most well-known for its aspens.
Populus tremuloides — or the quaking aspen — can be found in all eleven of Colorado's national forests, leading to the question: Where will you go to see the gold?
Perhaps you plan to explore some trails close to Denver, like Golden Gate Canyon State Park or Conifer. Or maybe you're willing to make a day trip out to the Buena Vista area or Vail. If hiking isn't your thing, there are plenty of stunning scenic drives and train rides to enjoy, dotted with welcoming mountain communiti