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| The journey begins, heading into the mouth of the Cache la Poudre Canyon. |
It's a trip we look forward to all year: the annual autumn color drive. This year, the first day's route took us north of Fort Collins and up the spectacular Cache la Poudre Canyon.
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| The canyon is famous for its dramatic granite walls and rock formations. |
Following this National Wild and Scenic River is always a treat, with the road twisting through tunnels and past dramatic granite walls, the water sparkling in the fall sun.
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| The sparkling, clear water of the Cache la Poudre River. |
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| One of the iconic, rustic tunnels that dot the canyon drive. |
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| The contrast of the cool blue water and the warm fall colors was beautiful all day. |
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| The intricate, sculptural forms of a deadfall along the river. |
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| Higher up the canyon, the aspen colors were at their peak. |
The drive climbs steadily, eventually taking us over the 10,276-foot summit of Cameron Pass, where the jagged peaks of the Nokhu Crags dominate the skyline.
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| The dramatic silhouette of the Nokhu Crags, visible from near the summit of Cameron Pass. |
Cresting the pass, the world opens up as you descend into the vast, beautiful basin of North Park. It was a perfect first day, full of classic Colorado scenery, before we settled in Steamboat Springs for the night.
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| An old homestead nestled in a golden aspen grove. |
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| It's not just the leaves; the bright red hips of the Sweetbriar were a beautiful detail. |
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| After crossing the pass, the world opens up into the massive, beautiful basin of North Park. |
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| A classic North Park scene: a wide-open landscape dotted with cattle. |
Wherever you are today, I hope your journey is as beautiful as the destination.
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