COLORado

Gold is a color often associated with wealth and riches. But the gold color of the changing Aspen leaves is a hue rich and vibrant beyond measure. In the fall, there are 2-3 weekends to catch the leaves changing color. Leaf peepers flock to the mountains to see these bold colors of gold and orange Aspens and green pines set against a backdrop of blue skies. Jami and three friends enjoyed a Girls' Trip to Mt. Princeton this weekend, and the fall scenery was absolutely gorgeous.

 Cascade Falls. C-c-c-cold mountain stream.

 We encountered a short rainstorm, followed by a beautiful rainbow. 

This view is one of those that will forever be etched in my memory.

THIS is Colorado ... at its finest.

 Tami, Jami, Jen & Amber

 We found this quaint little ghost town called St. Elmo.

The population has fewer people and more chipmunks,

but the charm factor is off the chart!

 Golden Aspens. Blue Skies.

 Historic charm meets autumn hues.

 Golden Aspens light up the mountainside...

and lake below.

Our Sunday morning hike took us up a mountain road

with a very old mining structure.

Kayaks in Salida, where we spent an afternoon shopping.