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Review:
Many people have the fortune of stumbling upon The John Denver Sanctuary while hiking the Rio Grande Trail. Located on the banks of Roaring Fork River, this lovely, serene park is one of several memorials to John Denver, who lived in Aspen for a while. He absolutely loved the area, which provided inspiration for many of the songs he wrote.
One of the park’s most stunning features is the grouping of giant boulders engraved with Denver’s lyrics. The park also has the largest collection of perennials in the area, as well as the water-filtering wetlands system. The park comes alive during the summer when Theater Aspen provides a stage for compelling live performances.
The park has many benches where you can relax, watch the passing river and bees moving from flower to flower, or contemplate the lyrics of John Denver. Perhaps you will discover what he meant by Rocky Mountain High during your trip to Aspen.
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