When you think about spending a long weekend in a Rocky Mountain town, you often think of amazing adventure, winding hiking trails, incredible scenery, and a nice, cold, local beer to enjoy at the end of a long day. For many people, it's a dream weekend itinerary. However, the growing popularity of certain Colorado mountain towns like Telluride or Ouray means that it's not as chill and laid-back as many might like.

Luckily, there are still a few bastions of calm out in the Colorado mountains. One such place lies in Chaffee County, alongside the stunning Arkansas River. With numerous 14ers on the town's doorstep, it's an outdoor adventurer's paradise, without the hordes of crowds that you'll find at many small towns in the Rockies. In fact, some have suggested that this town gives the mig

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