Hell Roaring Foliage
by rodeonexis
In a Native American legend, spirit hunters in the sky slew the Great Bear (a constellation) in autumn. The bear’s blood, dripping on the forests, changed many leaves to red. —University of Maine Ah yes, my favorite time of year again. There’s nothing like seeing the forest come alive with color. But if these changes aren’t due to mythical bears in the sky, then what causes this amazing phenomenon? Aspens, just like many other trees, take advantage of the suns […]
Categories: Foliage, Mountains • Tags: Aspen Snowmass, backpacking in autumn, Capitol Creek, Changing leaves in the Elk Range, colorful colorado, dangerous beauty, Foliage in Colorado, golden aspens, HDR images, Hell Roaring trailhead, hiking gorgeous trails, off roading, OHV, old snowmass, Peak, rocky mountain photography, sunlight in shimmering leaves, the best foliage in the world
