In Colorado, the Majestic Ponderosa Pines Are Dying A historic drought, climate change and a tiny beetle put 600,000 acres of pine at risk. Already, their gray skeletons line the highways. Capital & Main · Sep 30
The US fall foliage forecast is out. Here’s where to see the most vibrant colors this year Climate change-driven drought and heat is turning leaves brown earlier than usual in some areas The Independent UK · Aug 26
Leaf-peeping season has arrived. But this year’s showing may disappoint A muted show in the Rocky Mountains The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025
New crackdown on abandoned boats targets ‘out-of-control’ problem in South Florida FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — When Rick Legow looks over the basin at Hollywood’s North Lake, it isn’t always the view he wants. Tribune News Service · Dec 26, 2022
Colorado’s fall colors are coming — and leaf-peepers have a lot to be excited about this year DENVER — Having spent the past two months flying over all 24 million acres of Colorado’s forests to assess their health, one of the state’s leading forestry experts foresees a good-to-great year for fall foliage with peak colors starting in mid-September. The Denver Post · Sep 5, 2022