Summer 2007 Vacation Adventures Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness

H opefully you have taken a        of that range, but definitely a    spring vacation with the        number 10 in beauty and variety –  family. If not, there is        Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness   still time before the crowds and      Area?                              the heat limit privacy and                                               comfort. But it’s not too early       Maroon Bells is a popular summer   to be thinking about a special        attraction and you’ll meet lots    summer vacation in the Colorado       of people, but you all have        Rockies. But where?                   something in common, and your                                            shared desire to revel in the      If you’re a native of Colorado,       splendor of mountain peaks,        you already know that you have        lakes, streams, and wildlife will  lots of options; If funds are not     add an exciting dimension of       a problem, you can choose from        human connection.                  amusement and theme parks in the                                         city, swimming and slides at          The most popular access to Maroon  Glenwood Springs, cave                Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, which   excursions, white-water rafting,      totals more than 174,000 acres in  zoos, mountain climbing, hiking       two national forests, White River  one or more of the many 14,000        and Gunnison, ascends from the     foot peaks, jeeping, 4 wheeling,      popular ski resort of Aspen,       and many, many other options.         Colorado. Motorized travel from                                          Aspen to Maroon Lake is            Of course, Colorado offers            restricted, and you’ll want to     hundreds of camping, hiking, and      check the times and exceptions. A  mountain climbing locations           convenient bus makes regular       ranging from primitive and            trips up the valley to the lake    secluded to purely touristy. May      for a nominal fee, thus            I suggest an inspirational area       attempting to curtail traffic and  that is somewhere in the middle       pollution. Bus drivers provide an  interesting and entertaining tour     Concerts and Cultural Events       dialog for the short drive. The                                          trip up the road is free of           Several Internet sites provide     charge for non-motorized travel       more in-depth information as well  including biking and hiking.          as the Chamber of Commerce in                                            Aspen.                             Activities in the area include:                                                                                If you haven’t yet explored this   • Hiking                              part of Western Colorado,          • Biking                              consider this summer of 2007 the   • Skate Boarding                      time to do it. If you have         • Camping                             vacationed in this beautiful       • Fishing                             wilderness area in the past, this  • Wildlife and Scenery                is your invitation to do it        Photography                           again, perhaps in a more           • Dining                              challenging arena. Really, the     • A Variety of Activities in the      choice is yours.                   Town of Aspen Including Summer         About the Author: Donald Pyle is a husband, father, and grandpa with experience in education and interpersonal relations. He specializes in helping others plan and realize their travel needs and their dream vacations. He is a certified referring travel agent, association specialist, and CLIA certified. For further travel tips and hints, check the article section at http://www.cedarviewtravelresources.com Read more articles by: Donald Pyle Article Source: www.iSnare.com