If you plan on visiting Salida, Colorado during the warmer months, disc golfing is a perfect way to spend a sunny day. The sport is an inexpensive way to get some exercise and have fun. The game is easier to master than traditional golf, and you don’t have to be an athlete to enjoy this entertaining activity.
Salida, the Heart of the Rockies, is a small town with great opportunities for shopping, dining, and enjoying Colorado’s natural beauty. It is also the perfect spot for a Mother’s Day weekend getaway this year at Creekside Chalets in Salida. The chalets offer private hot tubs just steps from your back door where mom can …
Trying to plan the perfect family vacation can feel tough; ensuring that little ones remain entertained, adults aren’t left underwhelmed, and that everybody has experiences that create memories to last a lifetime is a tall order. Luckily, the Salida & Buena Vista area offers families a host of activities that’ll leave everybody happy after a …
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More than likely you’ve heard about dog-sledding. At some point you probably watched a mini National Geographic segment on it in elementary school; but did you know that you and your entire family can actually go on your own dog-sledding adventure right in Salida, Colorado? It’s true! And it’s easier to get set up than …
Salida has so much to offer, from the picturesque accommodations at Creekside Chalets to the friendly locals who make you feel right at home, you cannot help but visit again and again. When you come to visit and stay for the holidays in this beautiful area, you have the chance to experience the rich variety of locally made goods which are unique to the surrounding culture. You will discover some of the best products Colorado has to offer when you discover Salida.
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 what you need and prepare, Everyone is sure to have …
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Drive just west of Salida, and you’ll see it: the 365-foot Salida Smokestack. When it was completed in 1917, it was the tallest smokestack west of the Mississippi. What’s the history of this dramatic building, a relic of early 1900’s America?
As locals, we are proud of the art, food, history, and incredible passion our local businesses pour into their jobs every day. It’s almost impossible to choose our favorite Main Street spots, but here are some of the best downtown sites to visit during your stay with us.
As locals, we are proud of the art, food, history, and incredible passion our local businesses pour into their jobs every day. It’s almost impossible to choose our favorite Main Street spots, but here are some of the best downtown sites to visit during your stay with us.
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 SUP) features wide boards resembling surfboards. Participants kneel or stand on the boards and use a long paddle to move and steer in the water. It’s relatively easy to learn on flat water, though it takes a little balance, core strength, and coordination. With practice, you can step-up from calm water SUP to some whitewater river paddles or even to some river “surfing.”
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, it’s estimated that there are upwards of 600 ghost …