Leaf Peepin' is the time in CO (and in many other states in the U.S & Canada) where people flock form near and far to experience the change of seasons through the changing of the leaves. The Aspens in Colorado shift their green, shimmering, coin-like leaves into a vibrant yellow-gold, and it lasts for such a short time you'll be tempted to call out of work and head for the mountains to see them! It's basically your modern day gold rush, that lasts for just a month! Sure the traffic is awful on the weekends, but the views can't be beat. If you want to know more than your friends about Aspens for your hikes, or just want to know where to go to get the best views, then join us for episode 3!

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Episode Notes & Resources:

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https://dayhikesneardenver.com/fall-color-aspen-hikes/

https://www.coloradohikesandhops.com/blog/best-colorado-destinations-to-see-aspens-fall-colors-hikes-and-drives

https://303magazine.com/2017/09/fall-hikes-colorado/

https://kdvr.com/denver-guide/fall/colors/map-colorado-forecast-2024-peak-colors/

https://www.explorefall.com/states/colorado.html

https://smokymountains.com/fall-foliage-map

https://www.westword.com/arts/get-outside-ten-best-hikes-fall-colors-colorado-14955448

https://www.alltrails.com/lists/20-colorado-hikes-for-spectacular-fall-color

https://kdvr.com/denver-guide/fall/colors/which-trees-turn-which-colors-in-colorado/

https://conps.org/project/aspen-forest/#:~:text=The%20largest%20aspen%20grove%20in,grown%20from%20a%20single%20seed.

https://www.rxlist.com/supplements/aspen.htm#:~:text=Overview,neuralgia

https://www.thehotline.org/