The Maroon Bells-Aspen Colorado
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Recognize the mountains in this photo? They may look familiar even if you’ve never been anywhere near Aspen, Colorado. You’ve likely seen them on a calendar or two, in a coffee table picture book or on a poster somewhere. These are the Maroon Bells, one of the most photographed scenes in the Rocky Mountains.
The Bells, as the locals call them, of course, are most spectacular in autumn when the aspens turn gold and a skiff of snow highlights their cliffs and ridges. During the Fall color weekend in Colorado, photographers come from all across the globe to get THE definitive picture. Lucky for the rest of us that nearly any photo we take of these famous mountains is spectacular.
Take a short drive from town to Aspen Highlands on Maroon Creek Road. Then, catch a public bus for $10 which will take you up to Maroon Lake, where you can hike, fish, take pictures or simply stand in awe of the natural elements that surround you. Even the most out of shape city people can enjoy this jaunt, so put this one on your bucket list!
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