What better place to write this blog post than from the
comfort of your own campsite, on a chilly fall morning, drinking a cup of warm
apple cider, soaking the in warmth from a nearby campfire, and looking out at
the crisp yellow leaves fall from their branches.
Mr. B came home from work last Friday and said, “Let’s go leafing tomorrow!” I had an inquisitive
look on my face and said, “Leafing?”
I had an idea what it meant, but felt like I needed to clarify this word I am
confident, he made up. Turns out, the word was created by a colleague of his
and means to drive in the mountains and admire the changing colors of Fall
leaves.
There is not much I miss about Pennsylvania besides my
family, friends, and fried food, but there is one other thing I miss –
PENNSYLVANIA FALLS! I miss the reds and oranges mixed with the bright yellows
and soft greens. Growing up, our neighbor had the most beautiful big maple
trees in her yard. Every fall you would
find my parents helping her rake leaves, not to dispose of, but into large
piles for my brother and I to jump in! Those fall Saturdays are some of my
favorite childhood memories. It was a family affair. My brother and I would
pretend to help, but really we would be too distracted and find ourselves
giggling and jumping before the pile was big enough to cover us both. It would
keep us entertained for hours and I look forward to the day when we can make
piles, upon piles of leaves for our children. However, I may be begging my mama
to ship me boxes of red maple leaves from the valleys of my hometown.
Colorado Falls are just a tad different. The dry climate doesn't allow for Oaks and Maples, but mostly Aspens and Evergreens. Hence the
name, evergreens are always green, and Aspens change from green to yellow. In
fact, I am convinced Crayola needs to come out with an Aspen Yellow crayon to
add to their collection.
We woke up early on Saturday morning, grabbed some cinnamon
coffee and loaded up the truck with a picnic lunch, our hiking boots, winter
hats [just in case], the dog and his leash, and headed for the mountains. Due
to the change in elevation, the mountains get cooler air long before we do, so
their leaves start changing much earlier. We drove to Georgetown – home of
Guenella Pass, a paved windy road that will give you a beautiful view of the
Rockies at the top. Hundreds and hundreds of Aspens line the road and go for
miles beyond.
Here are some of our favorites from leafing:
Happy Fall |
Mr B. |
The First Moose I've EVER Seen |
Monty enjoying the fall scenery |
Downtown Georgetown |
Aspens up close |
Enjoying the view at the Summit of Guenella Pass |
I spy: A Kite |
Dirt Road |
Our Favorite from the Day |
Towards the end of our travels that day, Mr. B wanted to
drive past a new campground he discovered. It was 15 miles from the nearest
town, nestled beside Chicago creek, and surrounded by Aspen trees. He fell in
love – which is why we are here getting the full experience this weekend.
Happy Fall, y’all! I saved a couple of leaves from our
adventure and have them resting between pages of old books. I hope to collect a
few new ones every year. In fact, I am already looking forward to the first day
of Fall next year so we can continue our leafing
tradition.
Here is a video glimpse of Fall in Colorado:
from Scott Bores on Vimeo.
Here is a video glimpse of Fall in Colorado:
Leafing
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