Basalt Colorado
Located at the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan Rivers, basalt, Colorado offers quaint mountain town amenities and excellent outdoor adventures. Originally established as Frying Pan Junction in 1887, the town of Basalt received its current name in 1901 when immigrants from Switzerland and Northern Italy flocked to the area to work for the Colorado Midland Railroad mines and coal smelters. As the railroad became obsolete and the mines were closed, many Basalt residents turned to ranching. Today, Basalt serves as a destination hotspot for outdoor enthusiasts who want the escape the hustle and bustle of nearby Aspen and Glenwood Springs. more info
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Basalt Real Estate
Aspen Sotheby's International Realty has a local Basalt office and an exclusive online search tool for complete listings in the area.
(970) 963-4536
Bandana Kids
Women's and children's clothing
(970) 429-0880
The Sopris and Basalt Mountains that surround the town of Basalt provide a variety of activities year-round. The summer and spring yield wonderful biking, hiking, and fly fishing. Don't forget your swimsuit, because the Ruedi Reservoir provides exciting sailing, water skiing, and windsurfing. In the winter, you can enjoy a peaceful cross-country ski tour, or travel 20 minutes outside of Basalt to Aspen for world-class downhill skiing and snowboarding.
In addition to outdoor activities, you'll find that culture and sophistication abound in Basalt. You can walk through historic downtown Basalt with its beautiful Victorian buildings, or browse through one of the many boutiques or art galleries. Basalt also boasts some of the best restaurants in the the entire Roaring Fork Valley. Near the end of the summer, Basalt hosts a fun-filled family and community event each year called River Days, where you can enjoy food, music, crafts, contests, and more.
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Basalt and Rural Fire Protection District
The purpose of the Basalt and Rural Fire Protection District is to provide emergency services to people and their property in the Basalt area.
Basalt Library
Official site for the Basalt Regional Library District.
Basalt Recreation
Town of Basalt Department of Parks and Recreation.
Basalt Regional Heritage Society
Basalt Regional Heritage Society preserves the area's history.
Basalt Water Conservancy District
The Basalt Water Conservancy District strives to conserve and stabalize water for the community.
Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute
The Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute strives to educate and perform research on permaculture as well as encourage organic farming.
Eagle County, Colorado
The official site for Eagle County, Colorado.
Oakhaven Permaculture Center
The Oakhaven Permaculture Center encourages the community to "think, grow, eat and buy locally."
Roaring Fork School District
The Roaring Fork School District for residents of Basalt, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, and Redstone, Colorado.
Town of Basalt, Colorado
Official website for the town of Basalt.
