Monuments to Explore in Pitkin County

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Pitkin County

Pitkin County is located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, just southwest of Aspen. The county is home to several ski resorts, as well as the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area. Tourism is a major industry in Pitkin County, and the area is popular for both winter and summer recreation. In the winter, visitors can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing, while in the summer they can hike, fish, and camp. The county is also home to a number of cultural attractions, including the

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Monuments to Explore in Pitkin County

John Denver Sanctuary

The John Denver Sanctuary is located in Pitkin County, near the town of Aspen. The sanctuary is a memorial to singer and songwriter John Denver, who died in a plane crash in 1997. The sanctuary is situated on a hillside overlooking the Rocky Mountains, and it consists of a grove of aspen trees and a granite monument inscribed with some of Denver's most famous lyrics. The sanctuary is open to the public year-round, and it is a popular spot for picnicking, hiking, and birdwatching.

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