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REPORT DATE: October 26, 2006

Rocky Mountain Region Fall Color Report 2006

White River National Forest

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

Fall colors giving way to winter at Beaver Creek Ski Area in the
Holy Cross Ranger District on the White River National Forest.
Photo taken by Corey Myers on September 24, 2006.

Estimated Percentage of Current Fall Foliage:

Fall color viewing has ended on the White River 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 colors on the Blanco Ranger District located in the White River
National Forest taken on September 14, 2006.

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.

Golden aspen with the Gore Range in the background in the Holy
Cross Ranger District on the White River National Forest. Photo
taken by Corey Myers on September 24, 2006.

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:

Dillon Ranger District: 970-468-5400; Holy Cross Ranger District: 97-827-5715; Eagle Ranger District: 970-328-6388; Aspen Ranger District: 970-925-3445; Rifle Ranger District: 970-625-2371; Blanco Ranger District: 970-878-4039; Sopris Ranger District: 970-963-2266.

Report submitted by Janet Rothe.