Golden Aspens

Quite by accident, we discovered that the most glorious time to visit Colorado is the last week of September. We have gone back to the mountains that same week year after year to experience the crisp mountain air, the deep blue skies, the intense sunshine, and the vast carpets of golden aspens.

I found these aspens along the Million Dollar Highway between Ouray and Silverton. Every time I visit Colorado I wonder: Why does anybody live anywhere else?

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