Aspen trees aren't just a pretty sight in the fall, they could also be a valuable tool for crews as they fight wildfires in the state.

A new study from Colorado State University, Western Colorado University and the U.S. Forest Service found evidence that ...

This is our celebrated tree of fall, the quaking aspen so named for those leaves that flicker in the breeze, twinkle in the sun and stir our souls. Maybe you didn't know that about the name.

Shanna Lewis/KRCC News Aspens changing colors in the forest along the Rainbow Trail in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Southern Colorado on Sept. 29, 2024.

Ash, aspen and cottonwoods are prominent this time of year, but there are other trees (and shrubs) that are much better selections for your landscape and offer additional seasons of interest.

Climate change may cause fall leaves to change later, putting trees at risk for frost damage. Even if they change on time, colors may not be vibrant.