County approves plan to take on day-to-day management at Maroon Bells

Pitkin County will assume day-to-day management of the Maroon Bells Scenic Area starting in 2027 under a new agreement with the U.S. Forest Service.
It’s official – per a September 23 press release, the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners has approved a special use permit with the U.S. Forest Service that’s set to expand Pitkin County’s role in managing the popular Maroon Bells Scenic Area starting with the 2027 operating season. While the agreement will mean that the […]
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