This state’s mountain towns all share recreation-inspired lifestyles, accompanied by their own beauty and unique culture. They are not all cut from the same cloth, however. “Crested Butte was founded ...

CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. — Few mountain towns are as stunning as Crested Butte. Located in the Central Rockies, Crested Butte is known as the “wildflower capital of Colorado.” Although Crested Butte is a ...

Once during a visit to Crested Butte, we had pen and notebook in hand, ready to relay in this newspaper whatever locals had to say about their town. “It’s not even a postcard. It’s surreal,” one said.

Looking for new places to ski and explore in Colorado? Here are five reasons to check out Crested Butte. It shares terrain with Aspen, and it's "close," but still a world away. As the crow flies and ...