Blog #1

Throughout the year, Cherry Creek State Park undergoes many different changes. This is due to the change in seasons which are created by the Earth's tilt.

Cherry Creek State Park during Summer in Colorado.
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By summer, the Earth is the farthest away from the Sun which is called Aphelion and the sun's radiation hits the tropic of Cancer. This is the reason why we can enjoy lovely sunny days outdoors during June through September. During summer, the park has an abundance of greenery, but when it comes close to the season of fall, the temperature drops as well as the leaves on trees.

Cherry Creek State Park during Winter in Colorado
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By winter, the Earth is the closest from the Sun which is called Perihelion and the sun's radiation hits the tropic of Capricorn. During winter, the park gets hit with heavy snow falls as well as the rest of Colorado. The park has a melancholy feel to it during winter and it becomes overwhelming when you are alone. Snow can pile up quickly in the forest of this park due to inactivity. It is far too cold to explore Colorado during winter, degrees can hit below zero even in mid afternoons.