Carbondale, Colo.: National Geographic Adventure magazine placed Carbondale on its list of "50 Next Great Places to Live and Play."
You've had a hard day at work and now you want to soak in the tub - with about 50 other men and women
Carbondale, Colo.: National Geographic Adventure magazine placed Carbondale on its list of "50 Next Great Places to Live and Play."
You've had a hard day at work and now you want to soak in the tub - with about 50 other men and women. Where do you live? In Carbondale, Colo., a town famous for its public hot springs. Nothing rejuvenates the weary soul like soaking in these continually flowing, natural hot mineral spring water surrounded by gorgeous snow-capped Colorado mountains, Sorry, swimsuits are required.
As nearby Aspen became popular as a ski resort, the real estate prices there skyrocketed. This opened the way for Carbondale to house many of Aspen's employees and visitors. Recently, Carbondale has experienced a boom in second-home construction.
Apartments for rent and rental houses, even on a month to month basis, are available for those who want to join in the fun. Riverfront properties have charm and prestige. For those who want to save their money for the slopes, check out the studio apartments for rent in Carbondale. Make sure to bring all the right papers with you such as copies of your ID, bank statements, a recent credit report, rental history and as many letters of references you can get.
Carbondale is a picturesque town in Garfield County, Colorado, situated in the wide plain between the Crystal and Roaring Fork Rivers. Immediately to the south, Mount Sopris rises sharply to 12,953 feet. Just 30 miles from Aspen and 170 miles west of Denver, live the 6,427 lucky residents of Carbondale.
Climate
The climate is milder than you might expect for a town at 6,181 feet above sea level. Carbondale has low humidity, cold but mild winters and comfortable summers with an average of 295 days of sunshine. The monthly average temperature ranges from 24.2 F in January to 70.8 F in July. Does this surprise you when you've always seen calendar scenes of Colorado beneath eight feet of snow? That's done on purpose by Coloradans who want to keep this marvelous place to themselves!
Carbondale is the perfect town for those struggling to postpone their careers. Your new job title will be Recreational Specialist. Try all the sports: biking, hiking, gold medal fly-fishing, kayaking, skateboarding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. World class downhill skiing and snowboarding are found in Aspen or just fifteen miles away in Glenwood Springs.
Clean Energy
In spite of the town's grungy name, it was the first town on Colorado's Western Slope to be formally recognized for excelling in clean energy; it was dubbed a Solar Friendly Community by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Carbondale residents have a keen sense of community and know how to play well together. They strive to ensure that their town excels in great dining, art and artists, public radio, renewable energy, community activities, and memorable events. Due to the increased opportunities in arts and recreation, the area's wealth and fame have grown. The folks in this town even go out of their way to include a wide variety of social and philosophical viewpoints in their lives. In short, you'll probably fit in.
Although famous for its hot springs and nearby skiing areas, Carbondale is great for aspiring mountain anglers, too. The four local rivers the Crystal River, the Frying Pan River, the Colorado River and the Roaring Forks River offer you everything worth having. The designation of Gold Medal River is not given lightly, but the Roaring Fork River has earned it. You'll catch brown trout and rainbow trout. Brookies are in these rivers, too. You'll also find mountain whitefish if you spend anytime nymphing.
Without a doubt, Carbondale is the perfect place to goof off in style.
