On the shoulder of Kebler Pass, about seven miles west of Crested Butte, a giant lounges in the Colorado high country. The Kebler Pass aspen stand covers the equivalent of just over 100 football ...

Last week, Julie Korb was hiking around the mountains of Telluride when she came by an unfortunate sight. It was an aspen tree, not one yet showing off the shiny leaves we seek this time of year.

It is the season of envy in Colorado. The all-too-brief time of year when we admire our forests in their finest states — awash in gold. It is, of course, aspen putting on the dazzling displays. This ...