Aspen leaves peak in Flagstaff as autumn draws visitors

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 01:19 · Archive

Fall colours have peaked in Flagstaff's aspen groves, drawing photographers and visitors from across the Southwest.

Fall colours have returned to the San Francisco Peaks surrounding Flagstaff, with many aspen groves now at their peak yellow display. The bright yellow aspen leaves blanketing the mountains are drawing people from all over the Southwest to see the seasonal change.

Aspens only maintain their peak yellow leaves for approximately a week, making the display time-sensitive for photographers and nature enthusiasts. Professional photographer Lori Garcia, who drove from Bullhead City, said the diversity of Arizona's landscapes means she can capture autumn colours without travelling to the East Coast. 'As they say, it's priceless,' she said. 'I don't have to go East Coast. I have a ton of desert, so to see these beautiful trees, it means the world to me.'

Flagstaff offers advantages beyond the foliage itself. The area experiences all four seasons and is typically 20 to 30 degrees cooler than the Phoenix area. Visitors are also taking advantage of opportunities to capture the leaves through art, with workshops being held at Arizona Snowbowl where most of the leaves are peaking. Painting in nature rather than indoors gives artists a fresh perspective on the landscape.

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• Fall leaf colors peaking this week in FlagstaffAspens only have their peak yellow leaves for about a week, so photographers are traveling from all over to capture the display.Azfamily · 9 Oct, 00:37
• Fall leaf colors peaking this week in FlagstaffAspens only have their peak yellow leaves for about a week, so photographers are traveling from all over to capture the display.KOLD · 9 Oct, 00:37

In this story: Flagstaff · San Francisco Peaks · Bullhead City · Arizona Snowbowl · Lori Garcia · Tom Conner

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