Cut down your own tree in Colorado this Christmas

There are still traditionalists who prefers the smell of fresh pine over pulling a tree out of a box during the Christmas season.

Sure, you could just go pick one out at a nearby tree lot. It’s convenient and easy, but the selection can be limited and the trees are often not as fresh and healthy.

But if you want to break out your inner Griswold, there are a lot of places in Colorado where you can cut down your own Christmas tree.

How it works

There are five primary Forest Service cutting areas in the state. For each one, you’ll need to purchase a permit for $10 before you cut down a tree.

Each regulates their district a little differently.

Fraser/Winter Park

Permit Sales: Permits are available at Sulphur Ranger stations and must be bought in advance.

Dates: November 1 – January 6

Other: There’s a special cutting area near Elk Creek that is only open from December 2 through December 9. You can buy permits for this at the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce, Granby Ace Hardware and Murdoch’s.

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Cutting area map: http://bit.ly/2zAnjqQR

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