Time your visit well, for this beautiful but brief autumn leaf display!
The ehow site has tips for leaf-peeping in the Rockies:
- Call the National Forest Service Fall Color Hotline at (800) 354-4595 to find the best times to visit.
- Try a drive through Yellowstone National Park. Or visit Jenny Lake, in the Grand Tetons.
- Check with park officials for suggested hikes and updates on autumn colors.
- In Colorado, take a trip up Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, in Colorado. Or hike further south at Maroon Bells outside Aspen.
- Also in Colorado: Estes Park is a good base for visiting Rocky Mountain National Park.
See more about the family-friendly
YMCA of the Rockies, which includes Estes Park Center and Snow Mountain Ranch; both offer low-price lodging and many activities for families and for kids.
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