Hundreds of pounds of trash, illegal campsites, exposed human waste and green trees cut down for campfires... one of the most iconic and photographed places in Colorado is exceeding its capacity for ...

MAROON BELLS/SNOWMASS WILDERNESS, Colo. (KDVR) — If you’re planning a trip to hike and camp overnight in the Maroon Bells area, you’ll need to pay a fee in order to do so. Starting May 1, 2023, the ...

Permits are now required for overnight stays in the most-visited areas of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness near Aspen year round. Acquiring those permits online through advanced reservations ...

ASPEN, Colo. — A reservation and fee system will be implemented for future campers in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, the Aspen Sopris Ranger District announced Thursday. The zones impacted are ...

The days of unlimited use of some high-traffic camping areas in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness near Aspen appear to be nearly over. White River National Forest Supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams has ...

1. See photos from Country Jam, which hosted thousands of people at Country Jam Ranch in Mack, Colo., last weekend. 2. Learn about hiking in Colorado’s popular Maroon Bells area outside of Aspen.

Aspen’s summer of outdoor fun is getting under way. The largest campground near town opens today, and the popular Maroon Bells Recreation Area will open Tuesday — a couple of days early. Maroon Creek ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The White River National Forest is taking the next step toward charging fees for overnight camping in the most popular areas of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass ...

ASPEN – Revenues from entrance fees to the Maroon Bells near Aspen were up 15 percent this year, thanks in large part to visitors who paid up voluntarily, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The ...