I asked Colorado native Sara Richardson to list her top places to visit in Aspen, which is also where her new book, No Better Man, takes place!
Top 5 Places to visit in Aspen, Colorado
1. Maroon Bells – The Maroon Bells (Maroon Peak and North Maroon Peak) are the most photographed peaks in Colorado. Yes, it’s a huge tourist destination, but there’s a reason thousands of visitors flock to get a glimpse of these pyramid-shaped peaks. They are breathtaking.
2. The Grottos – This is a hidden gem located east of Aspen as you drive up Independence Pass. If you pull off highway 82, you can take a short hike and explore these fairy-like ice caves along with a cascading waterfall. It’s magical. 3. Aspen Mountain – You can’t visit Aspen without taking the gondola up Aspen Mountain. In the summer, you can hike or bike down, and in the winter the skiing is unbelievable. There’s nothing quite like the powder in Aspen.
4. J-Bar – This bar at the historic Hotel Jerome attracts both celebrities and locals. The authentic old west ambiance and creative selection of drinks make it a truly rustic mountain experience. When you go, be sure to ask for one of their specialty drinks—the Aspen crud.
5. Conundrum Hot Springs – If you’re looking for an adventure you can’t find anywhere else, you can take the eight-and-a-half mile hike to Conundrum. (That’s one way. Uphill.) Most people camp at one of the designated sites near the springs and take advantage of the opportunity to soak in the natural, 104-degree pools. Fair warning—there is an unspoken rule at Conundrum that swimsuits are optional.
No Better Man
(Heart of the Rockies #1)
by Sara Richardson
Paperback, 368 pages
Published May 26th 2015 by Forever
ISBN 1455530840
When it comes to business, Avery King always comes out on top. So after a very public breakup, work is the perfect excuse to flee the Windy City for the gentle breezes of Aspen, Colorado. Her mission: acquire the land of a rundown mountain ranch. Avery expects an easy win . . . until she meets the rugged and irresistible rancher who won't give up his property without a fight.
Bryce Walker is stunned by the stubborn beauty determined to get what she wants. But what she wants is his last connection to the life he used to have. Bryce has plans to return the ranch to its former glory and no way will he sell his family home. Yet the more time he spends with Avery, the more her sweet touch makes him forget his painful memories. Now Bryce must decide whether living in the past is worth losing his future . . .
About Sara Richardson
Sara Richardson grew up chasing adventure in Colorado's rugged mountains. She's climbed to the top of a 14,000-foot peak at midnight, swam through Class IV rapids, completed her wilderness first-aid certification, and spent seven days at a time tromping through the wilderness with a thirty-pound backpack strapped to her shoulders.
Eventually, Sara did the responsible thing and got an education in writing and journalism. After a brief stint in the corporate writing world, she stopped ignoring the voices in her head and started writing fiction. Now, she uses her experience as a mountain adventure guide to write stories that incorporate adventure with romance. Still indulging her adventurous spirit, Sara lives and plays in Colorado with her saint of a husband and two young sons. http://www.sararichardson.net/
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