There are certain locations that surpass the typical beauty found in nature. These are the places so breathtaking, they hardly seem real. It’s like a scene from a movie has been transported to real life. Marron Bells, located in the Elk Mountains of Colorado, is one of those places. It’s so beautiful, in fact, it brought this one traveler to tears.
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Ilaria is no stranger to traveling. Her entire social media presence is dedicated to sharing footage of her travels. So, when she finally made her way to Maroon Bells, she was quick to share her experience. Although she knew what to expect, there was nothing that could have prepared her for witnessing these majestic mountains with her very own eyes. Watch Ilaria’s reaction to the view in the viral video below!
@ilariajessica Location details 🏔️👇🏼 Be sure to save this one for future planning 🗺️📌 & follow @ilariajessica for more epic Colorado trails & adventures 🥾 TALK ABOUT A SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE 🧡 📍The Maroon Bells in Aspen, CO This area requires a reservation ahead of time & those can be made on visitmaroonbells.com 💻 Personal vehicle or shuttle reservations are available— I recommend doing personal vehicle for sunrise (must arrive before 8am & leave by 4:30pm)! 🌄 The view in this video is accessible with just a short walk from the parking lot down a level path, although there are hiking trails throughout the area that give you even better views of the Bells— if you can believe it!! Dogs are welcome on most trails in the area (excluding the scenic loop trail), but please please please clean up after them 💩 and keep them on a leash 🐕🦺 Visiting this location was such a “pinch me” moment. This place is only a 4 hour drive from my house. The fact that I live so close to something so magnificent… I’m just so grateful. Whether you live in Colorado or not, Maroon Bells absolutely has to go on your bucket list!! There’s a reason it’s one of the most photographed landscapes in the USA 🏔️📸 Have questions about visiting this wonder of a place? Feel free to DM me or drop em in the comments! Aspen Colorado | The Maroon Bells | Colorado Mountains | Beautiful Landscapes | Colorado Road Trip | USA Destinations
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Visiting the Breathtaking Maroon Bells in Colorado Leaves This Grateful Traveler in Tears of Joy
“Visiting this location was such a ‘pinch me’ moment,” Ilaria writes in the caption of her post. “This place is only a 4-hour drive from my house. The fact that I live so close to something so magnificent… I’m just so grateful. Whether you live in Colorado or not, Maroon Bells absolutely has to go on your bucket list!!”
There are a few options for getting to Maroon Bells. First, there is a shuttle bus that arrives at a station every 20 minutes. To travel by your own car, you’ll need to pay a fee and secure a reservation. Otherwise, you’re welcome to travel by bike. No matter what you choose, make sure to bring a camera to capture the moment! You may even spot some animal friends…
@visit Witnessing the majesty of nature: 🦌 A group of moose quenching their thirst at Maroon Bells during a serene sunset. 🌅 #Aspen #Colorado #FallFoliage #WildlifeWatch 🎥 @Fiveamsam ♬ original sound – Visit
“How can you not be romantic about Colorado?” a commenter asks in reply to Ilaria’s video. Another person adds, “I cried at a waterfall once. I totally understand being moved SO much by nature!”
Want to find another magical place to visit? You’d be surprised by what you can find in Idaho.
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