Colorado’s fall colors continue lighting up the mountains.
Photographer Dean Krakel captured these images in the last few days of September and the first couple of days in October, even catching some early season snow in the mountains.
For more about Colorado’s leaf-peeping season, check out The Know’s fall color forecast for this year and keep an eye out for more Aspen-gazing coverage right here.
And of course: a list of our favorite scenic drives for Colorado leaf-enjoying.