Glenwood Springs Real Estate Mytt Anderson

Twelve miles from Glenwood Springs lies the small town of New Castle, population 679. Mining on the Burning Mountain Range was the mainstay for New Castle in the 1800's. The "Legend of Burning Mountain" is the title of a recent book written by New Castle resident Dale Schull who explains the fire that set the underground coal on fire and continues to slowly burn to this day. In 1883 a mine superintendent named Samuel Wraith named New Castle after Newcastle upon Tyne in England, where Wraith was born. Many years after the mine was sealed, locals still report seeing smoke rising from Burning Mountain just north of town. New Castle has a historical museum that contains many old photographs available for public viewing. Driving north of town, many old cabins and home sites line old Buford Road. Continuing north, small acreages and horse properties can be seen on the way to Harvey Gap, a state recreation area that hosts some of the best fishing in the area. Boating, swimming, hiking and windsurfing are just a few of the many activities enjoyed in this area. New Castle continues to be a popular destination for hunting and fishing as hundreds of hunters descend on the area each hunting season, for deer and elk. Fishermen enjoy trout fishing on the Colorado River. The town location next to the White River National Forest attracts snow-mobilers and cross-country skiers.Another new book titled "Newcastles United" features this town and 23 others around the world. The book was published in October 2000 in England. A second phase will feature a touring photographic exhibition opening first in England and later traveling to the United Kingdom and abroad.New Castle is welcoming new growth in the last few years. A super market and bowling alley are just one mile from Main Street. New Castle features four neighborhoods: Apple Tree Park (a trailer park), Burning Mountain Avenue, Castle Valley Ranch, and downtown. If you are looking for serenity you have always dreamed about but could not afford, New Castle is still affordable. Call Mytt Anderson for further details on the wonderful area!