Nothing quite evokes the feeling of the holiday season like Aspen in December. Snowy mountains, trees trimmed with lights, families gathered together, and endless winter recreation abounds. Add to that Aspen’s many holiday themed activities available during the 12 Days of Aspen, and the City of Aspen comes to life with winter magic.

Just a few days away, Opening Day is always quite the event here in Aspen.

Walk around Aspen and you are bound to see a lot of fur….dog fur that is! Aspen has long been known as a community that loves its four-legged friends, and dogs love the trails and attention that are abundant in Aspen.

When in Colorado in the summer, it is definitely worth it to drive Independence Pass. Independence Pass is a high mountain pass in central Colorado, midway between Aspen and Twin Lakes and bordering both Lake and Pitkin Counties. Independence Pass is a scenic way to travel between two mountain towns with beautiful views and a little piece of history.