The Ultimate Guide To Catskiing on Monarch Mountain
With over 1,630 acres of diverse expert terrain, Monarch offers some of the most challenging and rewarding catskiing to be had.
Snowshoeing for Beginners in Salida, Colorado
If you are looking for a high outdoor family-friendly activity while staying at Creekside Chalets in Salida, Colorado, check out snowshoeing. It offers something for everyone. Great for the entire family, it is an excellent exercise for all activity levels. It is also relatively inexpensive, and the equipment is readily available. It offers social interaction …
Backcountry Skiing on Monarch Pass
Backcountry skiing is for people who want the ultimate challenge of ungroomed slopes in a beautiful, peaceful environment. Monarch Pass, at 11,312 feet, is one of Colorado’s most popular areas for backcountry skiers. Monarch Pass is located on Highway 50 between Salida and Gunnison and it receives about 350 inches of snow each year. The …
Snowmobiling to Madonna Mine in an Epic Winter Adventure
There isn’t anything in the world quite the same as the invigorating fresh air and historic landscape of central Colorado. The towering mountain peaks and great yawning valleys are strewn with powdery snow and wild trees. It is quite possibly one of the most ideal places for snowmobiling in the world. You get a genuine …
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2019 Ultimate Gift Guide to Salida, Colorado.
Nestled snugly in the beautiful Arkansas Valley, near Buena Vista in Salida, Colorado, Creekside Chalets is here to make this 2019 holiday season your most memorable one yet! There is something for everyone on your list in Salida. From local art and handmade goodies to food and drink made here in the Rocky Mountains, here …
Family Winter Fun in Salida, Colorado
If you’re looking for a place to enjoy some winter fun with your family, Salida, Colorado is the perfect destination
Gift Ideas for Adventurers
Are you fresh out of gift ideas as the holidays approach? It happens to all of us, and we’re going to solve your problem. This holiday season will sparkle like a rare jewel when you dole out the gift of adventure to your nearest and dearest! Sounds good, right? But you probably are at a …
Top Tips for Rockhounding in Chaffee County Colorado
Colorado is one of the best places in the United States to go rockhounding. Only California has a wider variety of minerals. Some people think it’s a downside that these deposits tend to be small and scattered. To others, that makes it all the more exciting. Within Colorado, one of the best areas to find …
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The History & Beauty of Browns Canyon
President Obama stated that “Conservation is a truly American idea.” Like others before him, he wanted to stress the value of our public lands and waters so that future generations could appreciate and enjoy them. On Feb. 19, 2015, President Obama proclaimed Browns Canyon, a National Monument. Forever protecting the 21,586 acres of pristine canyons, …
The Best Antique and Vintage Stores in Salida
When you visit historic Salida, you have the fabulous opportunity to peruse the excellent vintage and antique shops that dot the local scene.