Pitkin County ‘steps up’ to manage the Maroon Bells

Pitkin County commissioners voted to pursue a federal permit to manage the Maroon Bells scenic area. The decision would allow the county to operate the popular destination directly. This move shifts the administration of the site to local government control.
Commissioners voted to pursue federal permit to have the county operate the popular scenic area itself.
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