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profdant139
Aug 12, 2018Explorer II
Don't go there in September. The trees turn weird colors, like this:
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Those mountains are the Maroon Bells. The rock is kind of maroon color, but they don't look like bells at all, so it's a fraud.
Worse yet, the whole scene looks even weirder by moonlight:
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Seriously, all kidding aside, if you have never been to Colorado in September, you are missing a world-class treat. Cooler weather, somewhat fewer tourists than in summer, many fewer bugs, and those funny-looking trees all over the place.
We spent the whole month of September there, and it was time well-spent. Here's a blog link -- I hope it is useful -- there are four posts in all -- this is the first:
Part I -- RMNP
Click For Full-Size Image.
Those mountains are the Maroon Bells. The rock is kind of maroon color, but they don't look like bells at all, so it's a fraud.
Worse yet, the whole scene looks even weirder by moonlight:
Click For Full-Size Image.
Seriously, all kidding aside, if you have never been to Colorado in September, you are missing a world-class treat. Cooler weather, somewhat fewer tourists than in summer, many fewer bugs, and those funny-looking trees all over the place.
We spent the whole month of September there, and it was time well-spent. Here's a blog link -- I hope it is useful -- there are four posts in all -- this is the first:
Part I -- RMNP
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