Anyone seeking both the majesty of the Rockies and a history lesson will find Ashcroft to be a welcome addition to their itinerary, as a short walk treats you to panoramic mountain views and old ...

Ghosts may not be real, but ghost towns sure are. Ashcroft, a town about 10 miles south of Aspen, was settled in 1880 by silver prospectors. The town thundered into existence with a Miner's ...