The transition between summer and winter in the Mammoth Lakes area transforms high alpine canyons and lake shores into blazing color. Aspens, willows, and cottonwoods unfold in brilliant hues of yellow, gold, orange and red. Light and color bathes the scenery from Rock Creek Canyon to the south of Mammoth to Conway Summit to the north.

The trees generally begin their annual change early in September offering the best viewing in late September. They are in "color" now and will continue through October. Hurry and get up here.