From mid-September to mid-October, the fall foliage in Colorado paints the Rocky Mountain landscape with brilliant golden hues.
From biking in the mountains to viewing the vibrant fall colors from a hot air balloon, Colorado offers many opportunities for you and your family to take in the scenery.
The Pikes Peak Cog Railway (www.cograilway.com) in Manitou Springs, for example, is the highest railroad in the country. This mountain train transports passengers to the 14,110-foot summit of Pikes Peak. Or you can climb aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (www.durangotrain.com) in southwest Colorado. The train’s Fall Photo Special tour highlights premier southwestern spots for viewing fall foliage.
For more outdoor fun, lace up your hiking boots and choose from 350 miles of trails in Rocky Mountain National Park (www.rockymountainnationalpark.com). You also can visit Boulder (www.bouldercoloradousa.com), where abundant hiking trails overlook the city.
In Grand County (www.grandcounty.com), you can trade your boots for bikes and take a spin under canopies of bright yellow aspens and through lush river valleys offering more...