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Many of our favorite fall activities are self-guided and included with your stay, which means you can wake up, see what the day brings and choose your own adventure. Hike when you’re ready. Challenge the family to mini golf. Hunt for a geocache. Grab a board game for the cabin. Or do absolutely nothing for a while except sit outside and take in the view.

The days are still warm, the trails are open, and summer activities are in full swing, but there are already signs that fall is on its way. Higher elevations begin to cool, the first aspens start thinking about turning gold, and the mountains begin their gradual transition toward winter. For a long weekend, Labor Day is a perfect excuse to make the drive into the Rockies.

There's a particular kind of magic that settles over the Colorado high country every September and October. The aspens, the tall and quaking watchers of the Rockies, begin their slow transformation from their summer green to a blazing gold, and for a few unforgettable weeks, the entire mountainsides seem to glow from within.

Looking for an affordable way to experience the Rocky Mountains? YMCA of the Rockies offers family-friendly lodging, included activities, and access to outdoor adventure at both Estes Park Center and Snow Mountain Ranch.

Discover how to plan a memorable family reunion at YMCA of the Rockies, with scenic locations, all-ages activities, and easy, flexible lodging.