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When and where to go leaf peeping in Colorado

Plan your fall color adventure using expert advice and other trip-planning resources.

September is here, and shades of yellow and red are starting to emerge from the foliage.

Dr. Dan West, a Colorado State Forest Service entomologist, said this year “is a little bit of a mixed bag.” He describes it as a “tale of two states,” with strong leaf peeping potential on the Eastern Plains and struggles with drought that may affect colors on the Western Slope.