Inspiring travel stories, tips, and guides from a couple exploring the world one destination at a time.
Crested Butte is an amazing Colorado location to witness aspen fall foliage. The small ski town, dramatic mountains, deep blue skies, and huge yellow-orange aspen groves are quintessential Colorado. From Leadville, it was about a 1.5-hour drive to Crested Butte.
Last Updated: July 18, 2026
Fruita was our first stop after leaving Flaming Gorge, Utah to see the Colorado National Monument. The area is desert on the high Colorado Plateau with steep walled canyons of rock and sandstone surrounded by juniper and pinyon forests.
