Red tree postscript

There is a tree on the way to our trail that turns a deep, vibrant red for a few days each fall. 

Then - almost immediately - it loses all its leaves.

Except not this year.

This year the tree turned red more than a week ago...

and it's still red today.

I've ridden past it several times this week.

Every time I stop to take a photo.

I can't believe it's still red.

Winter is coming. Our mornings are cold, and the mountains are snow capped.

But for now, summer lingers and so does our beautiful red tree.