Do you love the quiet pleasure of finding the perfect spot along rushing water, furry companion at your side, casting your line, and feeling the thrill of a strike? With lower water levels this year, fly fishing on the Arkansas River is one of the best social distancing activities to experience this summer. Even better? Be right in the middle of some amazing dry fly and dry-dropper fly fishing at our Creekside Chalets in Salida, Colorado.
After months of living in near-total quarantine, an early summer getaway sounds better than ever. There is still plenty of activities you can do to stretch your muscles and enjoy Colorado this summer.
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 …
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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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, …
Summer is here, which means wildflower season is finally coming into full bloom. And there’s no better place to see wildflowers than in their natural habitat — the wild. A two-hour drive from Colorado Springs and around three hours from Denver, Colorado, you’ll find yourself in Chaffee County, home to the quaint and vibrant community …
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Salida, Colorado is one of the most beautiful places in the Western United States. The mountains and their accompanying scenery make this the perfect landscape for a variety of outdoor activities and adventures. One of the best activities to enjoy in and around Salida are the fantastic road biking opportunities. There are many different trails …
One of the great things about staying at Creekside Chalets is that we are located near some of the best dirt biking & ATV trails you’ll find in Colorado. The trails provide you with an opportunity to get up close and personal with the local flora and fauna, explore old mining towns, and take in …
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Head into the vast wonders of Colorado from the quintessential mountain town of Salida. This central Colorado destination is brimming over with the Rocky Mountain excursions every adventurer dreams of. For visitors of all ages, getting in a Jeep is one of the best ways to explore the area off the beaten path. You will …
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Celebrate dear, ole Dad this Father’s Day at America’s premier whitewater boat race in Salida. The FIBArk was the First In Boating on the Arkansas River and this year will embark on the 71st anniversary of this fantastic festival.