The holiday season is here and if you’ll be visiting Salida in the near future, you’re in for a treat! Salida is a cute mountain town all year long, but when it’s lit up and decorated for the holidays, it’s especially charming. The town is home to an impressive variety of unique shops and restaurants, …
Known as “the biggest little mountain in Colorado,” Monarch Mountain is a great choice for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Monarch first-timers are probably wondering what to expect of the ski resort. After all, while it’s by no means a small ski resort, it’s a bit more off the beaten path than those large …
Salida, Colorado is an amazing winter destination. Not only are you sure to be dazzled by the endless vistas of picture-perfect scenery, but you’ll have a great variety of winter activities from which you can choose. There are things to do for visitors of all ages so there’s no need to worry that anyone in …
If you want to immerse yourself in the winter beauty of Salida and the surrounding area, get a pair of snowshoes and hit the trails. Snowshoeing is an amazing and invigorating hobby that doesn’t take much time to master. In fact, there’s a common saying: “If you can walk, you can snowshoe.” While it’s similar …
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One of the final steps you’ll need to take before actually going on your Monarch Mountain ski vacation is to make sure your bags are packed with all the necessities. But if you’ve never been to Salida, Colorado before, you might be wondering exactly what must-have items should be in your suitcase. To help get …
With the ski season fast approaching, now is the time to find great lodging near Monarch Mountain ski resort. Thankfully, Creekside Chalets and Cabins fits the bill. As a proud lodging partner of Monarch Mountain, we offer discounted lodging to Monarch pass holders and new for the 2017-18 season, we’ll be offering a Stay and …
It’s almost that wonderful time of the year when the mountains show off their gorgeous clusters of golden aspen trees. Typically, in the Salida area, the fall foliage colors peak in late September to early October. (Although, weather conditions can easily affect how quickly the fall colors arrive and how long they last.) If you’ll …
Salida boasts a variety of dog-friendly activities for you and your favorite four-legged friend to enjoy on your next mountain vacation. In addition, if you’re in need of vacation lodging, Creekside Chalets and Cabins is dog-friendly. We’ve got lots of space for your pooches to play as well a creek that runs through the property …
Salida, Colorado should be on the must-visit list of any avid mountain biker as the trails are plentiful, the conditions amazing, and the scenery divine. Even better, the town’s valley location provides for a longer riding season. Some trails are accessible even in the winter and mud season in the spring is minimal. While you’ll …
If you’re heading to Salida, Colorado for your next family vacation, you won’t be disappointed with the variety of family-friendly activities from which you have to choose. There are options available to please every member of your family, so there’s no need to worry that anyone will be left out of the fun. Even better, …