Colorado is a beautiful state in all seasons, however there is nothing to compare with the spectacular colors of fall in the Rocky Mountain State. The mountains become a rainbow of greens, reds, and golds in autumn, for a few short months before all is blanketed in pristine white. In the past I’ve always thought of aspens as the state tree, with their magnificent gold colors blanketing the rockies. Quite frankly, I’ve never given maple trees a passing thought, as they are not to be found in Galveston or surrounding areas. When Matt and Ika chose their home in Golden, as luck would have it, an autumn blaze maple tree decorated their front yard as an added bonus to an already beautiful house. Bo took to “his” tree right away. In the morning when he wakes, he goes to his bay window to check on his tree before beginning his day. It wasn’t long before the family swing was hung on it’s low-lying branch. After a long hard day at school, his favorite “wind down” activity is time in his swing as he gazes up through the ever changing branches of this magnificent maple.
As you can see, Bo’s Maple changes through the seasons, from emerald green, to gold, to rust, to brilliant beet red, and finally to snow white. There are other more famous trees of Colorado, especially the aspens with their spectacular golds, but none provide the amazing maple syrup we all love on our waffles:) As we enter the western edge of the rockies, golden strips of aspens flow down the sides of the mountains in a breathtaking display. It takes the term “road trip” to an entirely new level.
There are so many things to love about this amazing state, the hiking, biking, ice skating, and skiing to name a few. It’s no surprise that Colorado has been named the “healthiest state” of all. Considering all the choices one can make in getting back to nature, none offer more than this ever changing and always spectacular mountain home. Now it’s a waiting game for the “first snow” of the season. Can’t wait!
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