by neonm | Oct 12, 2018 | Family-Friendly Activities, Monarch Mountain, Winter Activities
Often times skiing with a group is challenging due to varying levels of skiers who are together. You may have a variety of beginners to experts and everything in between. This doesn’t need to stop everyone from enjoying the Colorado skiing experience. If you know... 
by neonm | Sep 26, 2018 | Best Of, Family-Friendly Activities, Points of Interest
Drive just west of Salida, and you’ll see it: the 365-foot Salida Smokestack. It’s certainly in an idyllic location, its reflection caught in the placid Frantz Lake nearby, the snow-capped Rocky Mountains making an incredible backdrop. When it was... 
by neonm | Sep 13, 2018 | Best Of, Dining, Fall Activities, Family-Friendly Activities, FIBArk, Shopping
Salida (sah-LIE-duh) may be the Spanish word for “exit,” but we know when you visit, you will never want to leave our fantastic city. Salida is surrounded by amazing and scenic parks, trails, and drives waiting to be experienced, but the town itself is... 
by neonm | Aug 22, 2018 | Family-Friendly Activities, Summer Activities
Late Summer and early Fall is a peak time to enjoy stand up paddleboarding in the Salida area. If you’re unfamiliar with this exciting sport, imagine a cross between surfing and kayaking and you’ve almost got the idea. Stand up paddleboarding (known as... 
by jillian | Apr 6, 2018 | Fall Activities, Family-Friendly Activities, Summer Activities
Many Colorado mountain towns got their starts thanks to the gold and silver mining booms of the mid- to late 1800s. However, these booms came to an end at the beginning of the 20th century, which led to thousands of these small towns being abandoned. Presently,... 
by jillian | Mar 26, 2018 | Family-Friendly Activities, Vacation Tips
The Arkansas Valley in Colorado is a wonderful destination for wildlife enthusiasts as it’s home to dozens of different types of animals, from birds and amphibians to mammals and reptiles. Visitors who are interested in doing some wildlife watching while...
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