The last day of summer and the first day of autumn fall within the same 24 hours every year; however, the first snow occurring on either of those days isn’t a given. Unless of course, you live here.

Aspen forests are also important wildlife habitat. Aspen stands provide food and shelter for deer, bear, marten, songbirds and many other species. Upland bird hunters also prize aspen.

Per the forest service, here are some of the more common deciduous trees (those that turn color and shed their leaves in the fall): • Quaking Aspen: These are usually found in clusters of yellow and ...

The Aspen Decline What will our forests in the west be like in fall without those golden yellow leaves shining in the sun? Aspen forests in the Intermountain West support levels of biodiversity ...

It begins at an elevation of 9,400 feet into a dense aspen grove, which follows a steep set of switchbacks for about 1.5 miles, then mellows out for a short stretch through a shady pine forest.

Atop Utah’s West Tavaputs Plateau, a state-funded experiment has been underway for the past few years to see whether bulldozing overgrown conifer stands can bring back aspen forests. Pioneered ...

After a fire, as many as 50,000 to 100,000 suckers, or close aspen shoots that grow from the root system, can sprout and grow on one acre, according to the U.S. Forest Service.