Aspens and mountains from the
Betty Ford Alpine Garden
As autumn turns into winter, I thought you might
enjoy a sample of what this colorful season looks like in Vail, Colorado, one
of our stops on the road trip we made a couple of years ago. Vail was a one-day
destination between Breckenridge and Aspen, so we had a plan for the short stay.
But even in one day we were mesmerized by the beautiful seasonal sights.
Betty Ford Alpine Garden
Our first stop in Vail was at the Betty Ford Alpine
Gardens, a collection of plants that live in mountain regions around the world.
We wandered the different sections of the garden for about two hours enjoying
the lovely serenity of this place (perfect for families with children).
Plentiful exhibits explained what an alpine region is and described the various
ecosystems found there. The overall landscaping was outstanding, one of the
best urban parks we have visited.
Views from gondola ride up Vail Mountain
Outstanding view from the top
From the center of town, we took the gondola to the
top of Vail Mountain. What a spectacular display of golden aspens unfolded
below us. Also boarding were many bicycle riders thrilled to be riding the
downward trails on speeds that would scare the daylights out of most folks. Views
are spectacular, and brilliant red fireweed at the top decorated the trail with
its name.
Blooming fireweed
Back in Vail Village, we fueled up on lunch al
fresco and of course some window shopping. Vail provided an excellent side trip
as we continued driving to Aspen—also aglow with stunning red, orange, and
yellow vistas. Late September was a lovely time to visit this region.
Photos by Larry and Beverly Burmeier
Stands of aspens glow in the sun. 
Beautiful view while walking trails on the mountain
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