Colorado Mountain Forests

Colorado mountain forests are full of natural wonders begging to be discovered. Marvel at the majestic conifers, lush aspen and beautiful wildflowers that decorate your hikes. Listen and watch for delightful birds high in the trees and also on the ground. Make sure you pause during your trek to look around and observe these spectacular sights!

Aspen Trees – Spectacular Golden Leaves Plus 7 Extra Things to Notice

Fall, Native Plants, Trees

Here are more things to notice beyond the gold aspen leaves when leaf-peeping in the fall in Colorado.

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Naturalist Newsletter

Signs of Life in Willow Spring Open Space – December, 2023
Even in the cold winter, predator birds and mammals are out at Willow Spring Open Space.
Willow Spring Open Space – September, 2021 – Signs of Fall, and checking in on the Prairie Dogs
During a pleasant early fall visit to the Willow Spring Open Space in mid-September 2021, plants were starting to show signs of fall, and the Prairie Dogs were active.
Willow Spring Open Space – Late June Birds and Heavy Rains
The Willow Spring Open Space in late June 2021 was a birder's delight!
Willow Spring Open Space June 2021 – Lush green grass and blooms!
The Willow Spring Open Space in June had many kinds of flowering plants and lush grasses.
Willow Spring Open Space late April 2021
The Willow Spring Open Space, as experienced at noon and at sunset in late April, 2021 had many birds and animal signs to see and was magical in the moonlit evening.