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In the NoCo
In The NoCo

You鈥檒l fall for this season鈥檚 vivid colors, says 鈥楳r. Aspen'

By Erin O'Toole
Published September 20, 2023 at 6:00 AM MDT
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Dr. Dan West, wearing a headset and sitting in a small airplane, surveys forests in Colorado
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Dan West, the state's forest entomologist, surveys for disturbance during a forest health aerial survey on Sept. 13, 2023. His many hours spent flying over both private and public forest lands in Colorado give him a unique perspective on how spectacular the fall colors may be in any given year.

Fall officially begins on Saturday, September 23. After a long, hot summer, many of us are eagerly anticipating what the change of season brings: cooler evening air, your favorite old-but-warm sweaters, and an abundance of pumpkin patches and corn mazes. For thousands of tourists, this time of year also means to marvel at the beautiful changing autumn leaves.

But when it comes to how spectacular and vibrant that display of fall colors is 鈥� it's safe to say that some years are better than others. For more on what we can expect this autumn, host Erin O'Toole talks with renowned leaf-peeping expert , also known as 'Mr. Aspen.' He serves as the state's forest entomologist, working out of the at CSU.

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Erin O'Toole
As the host of KUNC鈥檚 new program and podcast In the NoCo, I work closely with our producers and reporters to bring context and diverse perspectives to the important issues of the day. Northern Colorado is such a diverse and growing region, brimming with history, culture, music, education, civic engagement, and amazing outdoor recreation. I love finding the stories and voices that reflect what makes NoCo such an extraordinary place to live.
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