Natural History Wanderings

 San Juan National Forest has a new fall color report for  10/09/14

Estimated Percentage of Current Fall Foliage:
Durango to Purgatory – 90% aspens peaking
Molas Pass – past peak
Silverton/Red Mountain Pass – past peak
Pagosa –70% aspens high, 90% cottonwoods along river 
Dolores to Rico – 85% peaking
Mancos – 90% peaking

Areas with Greatest Amount of Color / Recommended Viewing Areas:
Purgatory to Durango.  Williams Creek Reservoir.
North of Mancos.  West Dolores
Estimated Peak Viewing Period:
High country this weekend should be getting lower.  8-9,000 feet

The slightly lower areas below 8,000 ft look good.  Pagosa, Dolores, Mancos changing fast.

Viewing Suggestions / Tips:
This may be the last good weekend.

Trees That Are Currently Turning Color:
Aspens, oakbrush.  Willows and cottonwoods starting.