These 20 Colorado Towns Feel Like Pure Autumn Magic
The older I get, the more I appreciate fall. When you're a kid it's all about summertime.
The warm weather!
No school!
And all of the time you get to spend with your friends!
Why Fall in Colorado Feels More Magical With Age
Year after year I've grown to love when the temperature starts to cool down and the leaves start to change colors.
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Colorado Fall Colors 2025: Why They’re Arriving Earlier Than Usual
This autumn, Colorado will be experiencing fall colors much earlier than before.
In a report from CBS News, there's actually a pretty startling reason why the leaves in the Centennial State are going through the change so soon.
How Drought Impacts Colorado’s Aspen Trees
Since we're in the middle of a drought, our trees are now "under more stress." The way that they respond to these dry conditions is by shutting down their chlorophyll production sooner.
When the production of chlorophyll stops then the leaves begin to change colors. This means the colors will change earlier this year.
What the 2025 Farmers’ Almanac Says About Colorado’s Fall
Luckily, we got a bit of a reprieve from the hot and dry weather during the week of August 25th. In a recent report, the Farmers Almanac predicted that much of Colorado will see a wet start to the fall with late November bringing with it some snow.
Best Towns in Colorado to See Fall Colors in 2025
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If you want to enjoy the fall colors this year, there are some great towns in Colorado that you should check out.
We put together a list of the top 20 Colorado towns that are best for taking in autumn colors.
Top Colorado Towns to Experience Fall Colors in 2025: Best Spots for Leaf Peeping
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