Bosque Gold, Albuquerque

There’s gold in ‘them thar’ Bosque! Come late October thru mid-November, the cottonwood trees of the Rio Grande Bosque (Rio Grande State Park) in Albuquerque, New Mexico produce a shimmering gold treasure for nature lovers.

The Bosque, Albuquerque. Fall Foliage

The Bosque, Fall Colors, Albuquerque
Fall Colors in the Bosque, Albuquerque, NM

The Bosque, Albuquerque, NM

The bosque near ABQ BioPark, Albuquerque, NM
Bosque gold! The bosque near ABQ BioPark, Albuquerque, NM
The Rio Grande bosque, Albuquerque, NM
The bosque in the fall, Albuquerque, NM

Bosque, Rio Grande, Albuquerque, NM

The fertile bosque runs through the heart of Albuquerque and offers a colorful respite from the city din. These photos show views of the bosque captured in late October near the Central Ave. overpass in Albuquerque.

Bosque, Rio Grande, Albuquerque, NM Fall color

Japan has a medical treatment known as Forest Therapy based on the belief that forests can strengthen the immune system, lower blood pressure, and relieve stress, with some solid science to back it up. I find that the Rio Grande Bosque, with its fertile canopy of trees, is a wonderful way to calm the soul and wash away stress. The rich fall colors dazzle the eye and calm the restless soul.

The Bosque, Albuquerque
What a beautiful day in the bosque!

The Rio Grande Bosque is popular with joggers, cyclists, picnickers, and is one of Albuquerque’s most enjoyable open spaces. The bosque (officially called the Paseo del Bosque Trail), goes from the north to the south edges of the metro area through the Rio Grande’s cottonwood bosque (forest). See more of my New Mexico photos in this post!