When taking a walk in Crested Butte, Colorado, I enjoyed the whisper of aspen leaves until interrupted by a blustery wind. Click for photos and a tremendous leaf shower video!
Golden October in Crested Butte
A Secret Leaf-Peeping Heaven at Willis Gulch
How I ever missed this slice of heaven at Willis Gulch during leaf-peeping season blows my mind. Click for photos of this amazing trail, turquoise river, and waterfall near Leadville, Colorado!
The Shock of Fall Color in Colorado
Shocked by the arrival of fall? I was. Here in Colorado, the aspens are ablaze with golden fall color. For the first time in my life, I white-knuckled summer and didn't want to let go. Click for photos!
Aspen Alley Leaf Peeping in Breckenridge
When my daughter's boyfriend suggested Aspen Alley in Breckenridge for leaf-peeping, I said, "What?" How did we not know about this spectacular hike? Dan, (not to be confused with my husband, Danny) found the gem on an app for mountain bike trail. Amazing! Despite back-to-school and football games, people flocked to the mountains enjoy the... Continue Reading →
Autumn And An Early Arrival!
After a week in Wisconsin, I packed up and headed to the Rocky Mountains to see the autumn colors. What I didn't expect was an early arrival. These are drive-by shots, meaning, I jumped out of the car to shoot the picture. Don't worry. No aspens were harmed in the making of this blog post.... Continue Reading →
An Unexpected Visit from Wild and Wonderful Old Man Winter
We drove up to Breckenridge last weekend, expecting wonderful weather and golden-hued fall color. I couldn't believe it when the snow began to fly as we approached the Eisenhower Tunnel. I had wondered when Old Man Winter would pay us a visit, but I figured he might wait until the middle of October. Only a... Continue Reading →
Bike Hike to Bridal Veil Falls: Photo Essay with Altitude
This bike hike to Bridal Falls includes a photo essay with altitude. It captures Colorado's fall color and majestic beauty. Danny and I fell in love at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival twenty-seven years ago. We hadn't been back. It takes seven hours to drive to this very special Colorado locale. It was worth every hour.... Continue Reading →
Susie Lindau's Wild Ride 