the wandering chick
...the Roaring Fork Valley
Colorado's most popular playground

This is where it's happening in Colorado. The Roaring Fork Valley is a narrow strip of land that runs roughly northwest to southeast from Glenwood Springs to Aspen. In between are two major rivers, the Roaring Fork and the Crystal; a handful of spectacular mountains including Mt. Sopris, Mt. Daly, Capitol Peak and the Maroon Bells; and the charming, picturesque towns of Carbondale, Marble, Aspen, Basalt and Redstone, not to mention the city of Glenwood Springs.

I've only begun to touch upon this area. I can't wait to see what I've not seen yet. These pages will be added to as I visit the various locations. Check back often for additions and, as always, thanks for visiting.

Click on a location to the right. If you want to see more, a link will bring you back to this page.

Marble
Aspen
Basalt and Carbondale
Glenwood Springs
Redstone
the West Elk Loop (along Highway 133)
the Glenwood Canyon by bike

Please visit some of my other travel locations. Feel free to email me if you have questions or comments.

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To view other regions of Colorado, please return to the Colorado home page.

Or, you may wish to visit a location below.

the Lead King Basin a jeep tour
the Hanging Lake Trail
Storm King Mtn Trail
the Maroon Bells
Snowmass area