Nature and the communities of Gunnison-Crested Butte are known for pulling out all the stops to let local colors shine with outstanding fall foliage and 29 days of autumn activities during "September Splendor in the Rockies."

Large Aspen groves turning brilliant shades of color, a wide range of outdoor recreation, amazing fall drives, great deals on vacation packages, and "September Splendor in the Rockies" fun make the month an ideal time for people who love the sights, smells, sounds and feel of fall.

Highlights include The People's Fair, Fall Festival of Beers & Chili Cook-off, Johnny Leverett Horsemanship Clinic, Wooden Nickel Fall Golf Classic, Vinotok, MountainAir Marathon, gallery crawls, cowboy poetry and music, farmers' markets, and Colorado Fest: Celebrating Colorado's Food, Wine, Beer & Art on Aug. 9 (http://www.coloradofest.com). For more information, including a schedule of activities, visit www.SeptemberSplendor.com or call 877-448-1399.