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REPORT DATE: October 26, 2006

Rocky Mountain Region Fall Color Report 2006

Rio Grande National Forest

http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/riogrande/

Fall color on the Rio Grande National Forest earlier in September.

Estimated Percentage of Current Fall Foliage:

Fall color viewing has ended on the Rio Grande National Forest due to recent high winds and heavy snowfall.

Areas with Greatest Amount of Color / Recommended Viewing Areas:

Fall color viewing has ended due to recent high winds and heavy snowfall.

Fall color on the Rio Grande National Forest earlier in September.

Estimated Peak Viewing Period:

Fall color viewing has ended due to recent high winds and heavy snowfall.

Viewing Suggestions:

Fall color viewing has ended due to recent high winds and heavy snowfall.

Fall color on the Rio Grande National Forest earlier in September.

Types of Trees Currently Changing Color:

Fall color viewing has ended due to recent high winds and heavy snowfall.

For more information on Fall Colors Please Contact:

Conejos Ranger District: 719-274-8971, Divide Ranger District: 719-658-2556, Divide Ranger District (Creede) 719-658-2556 and the Saguache Ranger District: 719-655-2547.

Report submitted by Ronnie Day, Mike Blakeman and Daniel Lopez.