Fall doesn’t take long to settle into Salida. By September, mornings are cooler, the high country starts trading green for gold, and grabbing a jacket before heading out for the day becomes a good idea again. Downtown still has plenty going on, but the pace feels different from the middle of summer. For families, this […]
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Where to find golden aspens, scenic drives, easy fall adventures, and a good excuse to spend September in the mountains. September around Salida arrives quietly. The mornings cool down first. A jacket starts making its way onto the porch with your coffee. Up toward Monarch Pass, the first yellow aspens appear among the green, and
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Some fall days in Salida are better without much of a schedule. Grab coffee, bring a few snacks, make sure everyone has an extra layer in the car, and head north. The mountains will handle most of the day’s entertainment. The Collegiate Peaks Scenic & Historic Byway is one of the best scenic drives near
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Expect those iconic Colorado aspens, vibrant hues of yellow, gold, and fiery orange, to begin their transformation earlier than usual in 2025, thanks to ongoing drought conditions and temperature shifts.
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From vigorous mountain biking to mellow strolls and scenic drives, here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy the changing leaves all around Salida.
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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
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