DENVER — The state is in the middle of prime leaf-peeping season and the changing landscape is show-stopping – we'll share the science behind how the leaves turn to those vibrant, fall colors.

Peak to Peak Highway: This drive on Colorado Highway 7 from Estes Park to Central City/Black Hawk takes you along the eastern edge of Rocky Mountain National Park and offers excellent viewing.

Chimney Rock off Owl Creek Pass seen amid aspen colors in various stages. Photo by Matt Payne, mattpaynephotography.com Matt Payne is a fifth-generation Colorado native who knows very well the beauty ...

Tree health, drought, daylight, rainfall, elevation, heat and wind can all play a role in when fall colors hit their peak. This year, the Colorado Rocky Mountains are expected to reach full color in ...

If you haven't made a trip to see Colorado's mountain fall colors, there are still areas to see at peak in the next week or so, but time is fading away. Many of the higher elevation aspen are past ...

Joe Ruch is a First Alert Meteorologist with CBS News Colorado. Catch his latest First Alert Weather updates on TV and on our free streaming service, CBS News Colorado. There are some great day trips ...

GEORGETOWN, Colo. — It’s really starting to look like fall in the Rocky Mountains with fresh snow on some of the peaks and with the aspen leaves starting to change. Those leaves may be reaching peak ...

Tree health, drought, daylight, rainfall, elevation, heat and wind can all play a role in when fall colors hit their peak. This year, the Colorado Rocky Mountains are expected to reach full color in ...

DENVER (KDVR) — Time to see peak fall foliage colors is limited, but Colorado conveniently has some of the best fall leaf viewing spots in the nation, according to a new list. Colorful Colorado is ...

COLORADO, (KOAA) — Living in Colorado for the past six years, fall has become my favorite season. From crisp nights to snow-dusted mountains and pumpkin-spiced everything, it's the perfect season.

Lower elevations and southern parts of the state will offer the best viewing opportunities through mid-October. An expert predicts peak viewing in Grand Mesa, Crested Butte and Pagosa Springs from Oct ...