New Castle

This accessible town lies just 10 miles west of Glenwood Springs off I-70. A historic coal-mining town, New Castle was once home to 10 mines and nearly 500 miners. Recreation takes places in many forms along the Colorado River and in the nearby White River National Forest's 225 million acres. Favorite area pursuits include downhill and cross-country skiing, camping, hunting and four-wheeling. Sunlight Mountain, Aspen Mountain, Beaver Creek Resort and Vail Mountain ski and snowboard resorts are all within a short drive from New Castle.